Bus Drivers, School Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $26,580 -43.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.78
10th percentile $23,210
90th percentile $58,060
Employed locally 100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,210
    25th
    $23,210
    50th (median)
    $26,580
    75th
    $46,950
    90th
    $58,060

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 40% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 60% 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 Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,970
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Canton, OH is $12.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Canton, OH is 43.5% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,210 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,210.