Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $47,710 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $68,120
Employed locally 300
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $39,670
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $68,120
    90th
    $68,120

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $72,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,780
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,100
    Cleveland, OH $54,360
    Ohio $54,360
    Johnstown, PA $52,440

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Akron, OH is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Akron, OH is 16.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Akron?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,670.