How much does a bus driver make in Indianapolis?
$61,470a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.55 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.55
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $61,470Highest 10%: $62,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| 75th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $62,710 | $30.15 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $65,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Evansville, IN | $49,430 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.55 ($61,470 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $61,470 against $59,050 nationally, 4% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $58,410, so Indianapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for bus driver pay?
29 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,710 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.