Bus Drivers, School Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $46,060 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $93,020
Employed locally 150
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $82,590
    90th
    $93,020

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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
    Akron, OH $45,790

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,730
    Light Truck Drivers $42,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Dayton, OH is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Dayton, OH is 2.1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.