Bus Drivers, School Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $45,790 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $28,690
90th percentile $92,140
Employed locally 180
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,690
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $81,810
    90th
    $92,140

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $47,670
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,170
    Cleveland, OH $46,900
    Ohio $46,900
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,060

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Akron, OH is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.75 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Akron, OH is 2.7% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Akron?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,690 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.