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How much does a City Bus Driver make in California? The average City Bus Driver salary in California is $49,701 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $43,201 and $56,301. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

City Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $37,283 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $43,201 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $49,701 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $56,301 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $62,310 CA March 26, 2024
25% $43,201 10% $37,283 90% $62,310 75% $56,301 $49,701 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The City Bus Driver assists passengers with boarding and luggage. Drives a bus or a motor coach on regular routes, chartered routes, or private tours. Being a City Bus Driver follows standard safety procedures and reports accidents to dispatch and proper authorities. Collects fares and tickets and makes correct change. In addition, City Bus Driver may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement. Typically reports to a supervisor. City Bus Driver's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $47,488 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $48,164 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $49,876 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $47,398 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $46,181 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $49,155 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $47,623 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $44,875 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $54,967 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $54,832 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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