Bus Drivers, School Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $41,280 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.85
10th percentile $23,430
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 190
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,430
    25th
    $27,450
    50th (median)
    $41,280
    75th
    $45,830
    90th
    $80,880

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 75% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 25% 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 Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,790
    Light Truck Drivers $39,290
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Youngstown, OH is $19.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Youngstown, OH is 12.2% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,430 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,450.