The average bus operator salary at Torrance was $80,562 , which is 24 percent lower than the average salary for this job in California, but 16 percent higher than the national average for this job . Bus Operator salaries at Torrance typically range from $65,003 to $97,818 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported bus operator salary was $205,472. There are 112 employees at Torrance with the job title bus operator.