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How much does a bus driver make in Elkhart?

$49,470a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $23.78 an hour or $4,123 a month.

Hourly
$23.78
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
99 of 348
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $49,470Highest 10%: $62,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,340$14.11
25th$40,030$19.25
Median$49,470$23.78
75th$58,070$27.92
90th$62,850$30.22

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Louisville, KY$55,640
Indianapolis, IN$49,890
Michigan City, IN$49,760
Chicago, IL$49,180
Bloomington, IN$48,450
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 Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$64,560
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,100
Light Truck Driver$46,950
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,090
Laborer and Freight$40,820
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$38,220
Packer and Packager$37,900
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,650
Stocker and Order Filler$35,460
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,880
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $23.78 ($49,470 a year).

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

Yes: $49,470 against $47,920 nationally, 3% more.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,020, so Elkhart pays 3% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for bus driver pay?

99 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 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.