Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $65,780 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.62
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $65,780
Employed locally 250
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $65,780
    75th
    $65,780
    90th
    $65,780

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 94% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 6% 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
    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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,730
    Light Truck Drivers $42,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Dayton, OH is $31.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Dayton, OH is 14.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.