Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $47,270 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $23,380
90th percentile $53,440
Employed locally 350
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,380
    25th
    $26,050
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $53,440
    90th
    $53,440

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,170
    Light Truck Drivers $41,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $44,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Ohio is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southern Ohio is 0.5% above 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,380 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,050.