Bus Drivers, School Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$58,280
National Median
$47,040
Employment
14,580
Entry Level (10th)
$46,860
Top Earners (90th)
$71,900
How California Compares
California pays $11,240 more than the national median for bus drivers, schools.
There are 0.807 bus drivers, school jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.32).
Other States for Bus Drivers, School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $63,030 | 10,240 |
| Washington | $60,250 | 9,420 |
| Connecticut | $59,340 | 6,980 |
| New Jersey | $59,140 | 12,200 |
| New York | $56,510 | 37,520 |
| District of Columbia | $54,450 | 530 |
| Oregon | $52,090 | 4,460 |
| Utah | $51,270 | 1,430 |
| Hawaii | $51,210 | 530 |
| Maryland | $51,040 | 8,320 |
| North Dakota | $50,420 | 1,580 |
| Alaska | $49,880 | 660 |
| Vermont | $49,800 | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $49,760 | 20,060 |
| Minnesota | $49,600 | 10,860 |
| Colorado | $49,490 | 3,720 |
| Rhode Island | $49,430 | 2,040 |
| Virginia | $48,600 | 13,530 |
| New Hampshire | $47,700 | 2,260 |
| Wisconsin | $47,480 | 9,000 |