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How much does a bus driver make in Bloomington?

$48,450a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Bloomington, IN metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.

Hourly
$23.29
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
111 of 348
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,360Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $57,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,360$13.63
25th$37,270$17.92
Median$48,450$23.29
75th$51,560$24.79
90th$57,310$27.55

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Louisville, KY$55,640
Indianapolis, IN$49,890
Michigan City, IN$49,760
Elkhart, IN$49,470
Chicago, IL$49,180
Evansville, IN$48,110
Fort Wayne, IN$48,020
Lafayette, IN$47,350
South Bend, IN$47,150
Cincinnati, OH$46,870
Terre Haute, IN$45,610
Muncie, IN$44,390
Kokomo, IN$42,920
Bus Driver salary in Indiana Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Bloomington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,280
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,670
Light Truck Driver$42,180
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,370
Laborer and Freight$38,130
Packer and Packager$36,480
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,380
Stocker and Order Filler$34,850
Driver/Sales Worker$29,820
Salaries for every job in Bloomington, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Bloomington?

The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IN metro area is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Bloomington than the national average?

Yes: $48,450 against $47,920 nationally, 1% more.

How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,020, so Bloomington pays 1% more.

Where does Bloomington rank for bus driver pay?

111 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Bloomington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,310 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.