How much does a bus driver make in Ohio?
$62,760a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Ohio. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,660Median: $62,760Highest 10%: $74,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $74,270 | $35.71 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $73,790 |
| Akron, OH | $70,000 |
| Dayton, OH | $67,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $49,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 8. Illinois | $65,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $64,150 |
| 10. Colorado | $63,010 |
| 11. Ohio | $62,760 |
| 12. Nevada | $61,700 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,140 |
| 14. Missouri | $60,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $30.17 ($62,760 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $62,760 against $59,050 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Ohio rank for bus driver pay?
Ohio ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays bus drivers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $73,790 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.