School Bus Driver Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median school bus driver in the Cincinnati area earns $46,870 a year ($22.53 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($47,920) and 2% above the Ohio median ($45,860). Half of the 2,530 school bus drivers there earn between $36,430 and $49,420.
Median $46,870
10th: $30,95090th: $59,450
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,950 | $30,100 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $36,430 | $35,160 | $38,650 |
| Median | $46,870 | $45,860 | $47,920 |
| 75th percentile | $49,420 | $47,670 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $59,450 | $60,070 | $65,730 |
| Average | $46,760 | $45,500 | $48,430 |
| Jobs | 2,530 | 5,540 | 402,930 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for school bus driver pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,230).
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Check my paySchool bus driver pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $47,380
- Cleveland, OH: $45,780
- San Jose, CA: $75,230
- San Francisco, CA: $73,680
- Seattle, WA: $66,380
- Boston, MA: $65,170
- Portland, OR: $62,190
- Riverside, CA: $61,900
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- Truck Driver: $60,590
- Delivery Driver: $44,070
- Material Mover: $40,240
- Stocker: $37,810
- Forklift Operator: $49,000
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.