MTS Bus Driver Hourly Pay in San Diego

According to recent salary data (Salary.com, Glassdoor, MTS collective bargaining agreements), the average hourly wage for a **Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus driver** in the San Diego, CA area is approximately:

$29.46 per hour (median base rate).

Pay Range

• Entry/Start: ~$24–26/hr
• Mid-career: ~$29–32/hr
• Top step (5+ years): ~$34–37/hr

Total Compensation

With overtime (common), premium pay (nights/weekends/holidays), and benefits (CalPERS pension, health, paid leave), **total annual compensation often reaches $75,000–$95,000+**.

Requirements

• Class B CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement
• Clean driving record
• Background check, medical exam
• MTS provides paid training (~8–10 weeks)

Check MTS Careers for current openings and exact pay scales per the ATU Local 1277 contract.