Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in California
Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in California earn a median of $67,130 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($59,050)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,380
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,600; the top 10% earn over $90,810. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.
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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in California
How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in California?
The median is $67,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,600 and the top 10% earn over $90,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.