How much does a bus driver make in Indiana?
$58,410a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Indiana. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $58,410Highest 10%: $62,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $58,410 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $62,970 | $30.27 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $65,200 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Evansville, IN | $49,430 |
| Michigan City, IN | $46,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 14. Missouri | $60,660 |
| 15. Delaware | $60,510 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,100 |
| 17. Indiana | $58,410 |
| 18. Maine | $57,870 |
| 19. District of Columbia | $55,580 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $54,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.08 ($58,410 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $58,410 against $59,050 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Indiana rank for bus driver pay?
Indiana ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays bus drivers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $65,200 a year.
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.