How much does a bus driver make in Indiana?
$48,020a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Indiana. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,900Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $65,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,900 | $11.01 | |
| 25th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| Median | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 90th | $65,240 | $31.37 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $55,640 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $49,890 |
| Michigan City, IN | $49,760 |
| Elkhart, IN | $49,470 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 19. Illinois | $49,090 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,940 |
| 21. Maine | $48,640 |
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
| 23. Nebraska | $47,760 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,760 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $48,020 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Indiana rank for bus driver pay?
Indiana ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays bus drivers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $55,640 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.