How much does a bus driver make in Ohio?
$45,860a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Ohio. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $45,860Highest 10%: $60,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| Median | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 75th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 90th | $60,070 | $28.88 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $47,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,870 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
| 31. Arizona | $46,050 |
| 32. Kansas | $45,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.05 ($45,860 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $45,860 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Ohio rank for bus driver pay?
Ohio ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays bus drivers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $47,380 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.