Bus Drivers, School Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $38,790 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $23,940
90th percentile $47,820
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,940
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $47,820

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 39% 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
    Cleveland, OH $46,900
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,060

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,680
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,040
    Light Truck Drivers$43,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Toledo, OH is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Toledo, OH is 17.5% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,940 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.