How much does a bus driver make in Dayton?
$67,420a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $32.41 an hour or $5,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.41
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,700Median: $67,420Highest 10%: $67,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,700 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| Median | $67,420 | $32.41 | |
| 75th | $67,420 | $32.41 | |
| 90th | $67,420 | $32.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $73,790 |
| Akron, OH | $70,000 |
| 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 Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $32.41 ($67,420 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $67,420 against $59,050 nationally, 14% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $62,760, so Dayton pays 7% more.
Where does Dayton rank for bus driver pay?
14 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,420 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.