How much does a bus driver make in Dayton?
$45,200a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 226 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,060Median: $45,200Highest 10%: $84,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| 25th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 90th | $84,600 | $40.67 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $47,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,870 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,780 |
| Akron, OH | $45,440 |
| Youngstown, OH | $42,890 |
| Wheeling, WV | $35,350 |
| Weirton, WV | $34,450 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,050 |
| Toledo, OH | $33,810 |
| Canton, OH | $27,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $21.73 ($45,200 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $45,200 against $47,920 nationally, 6% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $45,860, so Dayton pays 1% less.
Where does Dayton rank for bus driver pay?
226 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,600 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.