Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $72,480 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.85
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $72,480
Employed locally 640
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $72,480
    75th
    $72,480
    90th
    $72,480

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 91% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 9% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,780
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,100
    Cleveland, OH $54,360
    Ohio $54,360
    Johnstown, PA $52,440
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,230

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,780
    Light Truck Drivers $44,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Columbus, OH is $34.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Columbus, OH is 26.2% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.