Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,830 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $78,020
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $78,020

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,170
    Light Truck Drivers $41,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $44,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southern Ohio is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southern Ohio is 35.9% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.