Staff Bus Driver
Typical staff band in San FranciscoIllustrative 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 San Francisco, CA
5,540 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $78,900/year median · 34% above the national median.
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- Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025.
The median bus driver salary in San Francisco, CA is $78,900/year, with a typical range of $61,150 to $94,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $78,900/year | BLS |
Bus Driver pay in San Francisco, CA
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Francisco metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.
25th$61,150
Median$78,900
75th$94,940
vs US34% above the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →
What is a Bus Driver salary in San Francisco?
The median bus driver salary in San Francisco, CA is $78,900/year, with a typical range of $61,150 to $94,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,540 bus drivers employed in the San Francisco metro area.
Bus Driver pay bands in San Francisco 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 San FranciscoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Senior Bus Driver
Typical senior band in San FranciscoIllustrative 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 San FranciscoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Entry Level Bus Driver
Typical entry level band in San FranciscoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Bus Driver Career Ladder — San Francisco Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Francisco’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$56,808
- Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$74,955
- Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$94,680
- Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$114,405
- Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$134,130
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).
Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in San Francisco
- TechCorp Solutions
- Talent Bridge
- Summit Enterprises
- Apex Staffing
- NexGen Group
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 San Francisco post Bus Driver jobs
Employers in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA — Common Questions
- How much does a Bus Driver earn in San Francisco, CA?
- Median $78,900/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $61,150–$94,940. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in San Francisco?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,540 Bus Driver roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do San Francisco 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 San Francisco and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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