Bus Drivers, School Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,900 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $83,780
Employed locally 1,030
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $83,780

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% 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
    Ohio $46,900
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,060
    Akron, OH $45,790

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,090
    Light Truck Drivers $41,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Cleveland, OH is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.