Bus Drivers, School Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Ohio
Bus Drivers, School in Ohio earn a median salary of $41,800 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.1% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 5,890 bus drivers, school are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $26,580 to $47,670 depending on location.
$41,800
Avg median salary in Ohio
$47,670
Highest paying metro
$26,580
Lowest paying metro
5,890
Employed in Ohio
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $47,670 | $31,190 | $66,860 | 860 |
| Southern Ohio | $47,270 | $26,050 | $53,440 | 350 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,170 | $35,440 | $51,350 | 2,460 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,900 | $29,820 | $58,940 | 1,030 |
| Dayton, OH | $46,060 | $36,620 | $82,590 | 150 |
| Akron, OH | $45,790 | $37,580 | $81,810 | 180 |
| Lima, OH | $45,780 | $36,350 | $46,840 | 40 |
| Youngstown, OH | $41,280 | $27,450 | $45,830 | 190 |
| Toledo, OH | $38,790 | $27,410 | $46,710 | — |
| Eastern Ohio | $37,730 | $33,180 | $49,160 | 50 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $36,660 | $26,940 | $39,550 | 140 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $35,720 | $35,660 | $47,490 | 340 |
| Canton, OH | $26,580 | $23,210 | $46,950 | 100 |