Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $54,360 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $72,270
Employed locally 1,280
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $54,360
    75th
    $72,270
    90th
    $72,270

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 21% 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
    Ohio $54,360
    Johnstown, PA $52,440
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,230

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,090
    Light Truck Drivers $41,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Cleveland, OH is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.