How much does a bus driver make in Cleveland?
$52,610a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $25.29 an hour or $4,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.29
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,320Median: $52,610Highest 10%: $74,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $52,590 | $25.28 | |
| Median | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| 75th | $74,270 | $35.71 | |
| 90th | $74,270 | $35.71 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $73,790 |
| Akron, OH | $70,000 |
| Dayton, OH | $67,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Huntington, WV | $49,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $25.29 ($52,610 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $52,610 against $59,050 nationally, 11% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $62,760, so Cleveland pays 16% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for bus driver pay?
68 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,270 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.