Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

In San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $37.93 an hour ($78,900 a year). About 5,540 people work in this job there.

$37.93Median hourly pay

$61,150–$94,940Middle half of workers, yearly

5,540People in this job in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

That is 34% higher than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 18% higher than the California median ($67,130).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$27.88	$57,980
25% of workers	$29.40	$61,150
Half of workers (median)	$37.93	$78,900
75% of workers	$45.64	$94,940
90% of workers	$45.64	$94,940

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (this page)	$78,900	5,540
Salinas	$71,290	180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$70,680	810
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$68,020	10,140
Fresno	$62,170	0
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$61,290	1,720
Santa Rosa-Petaluma	$60,320	180
Napa	$59,560	170
Santa Cruz-Watsonville	$57,780	370
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$56,940	1,550
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles	$54,140	100
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$53,560	190
Bakersfield-Delano	$49,000	330

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$66,450
Light Truck Drivers	$50,820
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$48,370
Bus Drivers, School	$73,680
Driver/Sales Workers	$43,680

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.