Bus Drivers, School Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,730 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $51,540
Employed locally 50
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $33,180
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $51,540

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,120
    Driver/Sales Workers$22,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,210
    Light Truck Drivers$37,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern Ohio is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Eastern Ohio is 19.8% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,180.