Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $44,370 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $48,600
Employed locally 40
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $45,530
    90th
    $48,600

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 80% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 20% 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
    Cleveland, OH $54,360
    Johnstown, PA $52,440

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,790
    Light Truck Drivers $39,290
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Youngstown, OH is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Youngstown, OH is 22.8% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.