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How much does a bus driver make in Michigan City?

$49,760a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,147 a month.

Hourly
$23.92
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
96 of 348
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,790Median: $49,760Highest 10%: $56,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,790$11.44
25th$37,500$18.03
Median$49,760$23.92
75th$56,350$27.09
90th$56,350$27.09

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Louisville, KY$55,640
Indianapolis, IN$49,890
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
Bus Driver salary in Indiana Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,520
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,240
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,990
Light Truck Driver$46,490
Laborer and Freight$37,820
Packer and Packager$35,490
Stocker and Order Filler$34,540
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,090
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,680
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,880
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Michigan City?

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $23.92 ($49,760 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Michigan City than the national average?

Yes: $49,760 against $47,920 nationally, 4% more.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,020, so Michigan City pays 4% more.

Where does Michigan City rank for bus driver pay?

96 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Michigan City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,350 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.