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Bus Driver Salary in Ohio (2026)
$22.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,484/year ($3,207/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,540 Bus Driver jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Bus Driver salary of $45,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,484 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $45,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,323 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,508 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$545 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,484 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,207 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Ohio?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Ohio is $45,860 per year ($22.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,160 and $47,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $45,860, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $38,484 per year ($3,207 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 5,540 Bus Driver jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.