The average bus operator salary at Torrance was $76,822 , which is 28 percent lower than the average salary for this job in California, but 21 percent higher than the national average for this job . Bus Operator salaries at Torrance typically range from $41,693 to $108,640 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported bus operator salary was $185,280. There are 90 employees at Torrance with the job title bus operator.