Careers · Bus Drivers, School · California
Bus Drivers, School in California
School bus drivers transport students to and from school and school-related events. The work takes place on buses and school routes in communities across the country In California the median pay is $61,040 a year, 27% above the national median of $47,920.
$61,040median pay in California, per year
$51,110–$70,570middle half earn
16,600employed in California
$47,920U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
3employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
WA · IL · MIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordination
Knowledge areas
TransportationPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMechanicalLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bus Drivers, School.
Licenses and training in California
Bus Drivers, School pay in other states
Massachusetts · $65,170Washington · $63,370Connecticut · $61,520New Jersey · $59,430Hawaii · $59,090Rhode Island · $58,700New York · $56,640Vermont · $56,580Maryland · $56,450District of Columbia · $55,450
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bus drivers, school and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bus drivers, school and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-3051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.