Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in California
In California, bus drivers, transit and intercity earn a median of $62,430 per year.
Median (California)
$62,430
Bottom 10%
$47,570
Top 10%
$89,180
Employed in California
23,500
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, bus drivers, transit and intercity earn a median of $62,430 — 9% above the national median of $57,440. Locally the range runs $47,570 to $89,180. About 23,500 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #8 of 52 states for bus drivers, transit and intercity pay — roughly the 86th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $82,420) by 32%. State employment of about 23,500 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$57,440
US bottom 10%
$38,250
US top 10%
$82,640
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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