Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit Salary in California

$19,888 $64,543
10th pct Median: $37,525 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$19,888
25th Percentile$27,018
50th (Median)$37,525
75th Percentile$51,784
90th (Top Earners)$64,543
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $37,525 for Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit has the purchasing power of approximately $25,033 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit make in California?
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit in California earn a median annual salary of $37,525 per year ($18.04/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $30,020.
Is California a good state for Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit?
California pays above the national average for passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, underscheduled transit, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $37,525 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $25,033 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit in California

Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Underscheduled Transit work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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