How much does a bus driver make in Akron?
$70,000a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $33.65 an hour or $5,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.65
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,660Median: $70,000Highest 10%: $70,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| Median | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| 75th | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $70,000 | $33.65 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $73,790 |
| Dayton, OH | $67,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $49,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $33.65 ($70,000 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Akron than the national average?
Yes: $70,000 against $59,050 nationally, 19% more.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $62,760, so Akron pays 12% more.
Where does Akron rank for bus driver pay?
11 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.