Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Ohio
$58,310avg. a year
$28.04 an hour · 4,000 employed
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Ohio earn an average of $58,310 a year. That is $1,970 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $65,090.
$62,760Median pay
$28.04Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#14Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1700 jobs
Columbus, OH
$65,090
$31.29 an hour
21,510 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$59,620
$28.67 an hour
3270 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$57,760
$27.77 an hour
4360 jobs
Akron, OH
$57,120
$27.46 an hour
51,060 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$54,880
$26.39 an hour
660 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$48,740
$23.43 an hour
760 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$45,670
$21.96 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio bus drivers, transit and intercity work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Ohio | $58,310 | $28.04 |
| Indiana | $55,720 | $26.79 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,260 | $26.09 |
| Kentucky | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| Michigan | $49,340 | $23.72 |
| West Virginia | $41,520 | $19.96 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,660
- Light Truck Drivers$44,230
- Driver/Sales Workers$37,890
- Bus Drivers, School$45,500
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,060
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37,060
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Ohio?
The average is $58,310 a year, and the median is $62,760. That is $1,970 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$28.04 an hour on average; the median is $30.17.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($65,090), followed by Cleveland, OH ($59,620). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($45,670).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #14 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national bus drivers, transit and intercity page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.