How much does a bus driver make in Cincinnati?
$46,870a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,950Median: $46,870Highest 10%: $59,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,950 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 90th | $59,450 | $28.58 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $47,380 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,780 |
| Akron, OH | $45,440 |
| Dayton, OH | $45,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $42,890 |
| Wheeling, WV | $35,350 |
| Weirton, WV | $34,450 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,050 |
| Toledo, OH | $33,810 |
| Canton, OH | $27,070 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $351,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $136,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $130,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $120,000 |
| Captain | $80,480 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $76,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,590 |
| Bus Driver | $56,110 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $55,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $22.53 ($46,870 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $46,870 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $45,860, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for bus driver pay?
157 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,450 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.