Mid Level Bus Driver
Typical mid level band in BakersfieldIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Bus Driver jobs in Bakersfield, CA
330 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.56/hour ($49,000/year) median · 17% below the national median.
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The median bus driver salary in Bakersfield, CA is $23.56/hour ($49,000/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $63,300 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $23.56/hour ($49,000/year) | BLS |
Bus Driver pay in Bakersfield, CA
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Bakersfield metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.
25th$40,190
Median$49,000
75th$63,300
vs US17% below the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →
What is a Bus Driver salary in Bakersfield?
The median bus driver salary in Bakersfield, CA is $23.56/hour ($49,000/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $63,300 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 330 bus drivers employed in the Bakersfield metro area.
Bus Driver pay bands in Bakersfield by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Mid Level Bus Driver
Typical mid level band in BakersfieldIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Lead Bus Driver
Typical lead band in BakersfieldIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Mid Level Bus Driver
Typical mid level band in BakersfieldIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Lead Bus Driver
Typical lead band in BakersfieldIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Bus Driver Career Ladder — Bakersfield Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Bakersfield’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$35,280
- Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$46,550
- Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$58,800
- Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$71,050
- Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$83,300
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).
Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Bakersfield
- Apex Staffing
- NexGen Group
- TechCorp Solutions
- Talent Bridge
- Summit Enterprises
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Bakersfield post Bus Driver jobs
Employers in the Bakersfield metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Bus Driver in Bakersfield, CA — Common Questions
- How much does a Bus Driver earn in Bakersfield, CA?
- Median $23.56/hour ($49,000/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,190–$63,300. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Bakersfield?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 330 Bus Driver roles employed in the Bakersfield metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Bakersfield employers use for Bus Driver?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bus Driver openings in Bakersfield and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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