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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Ohio (2026)
$30.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,598/year ($4,300/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 11th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 4,000 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $62,760 a year — though pay ranges from $40,660 for newcomers to $74,270 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,000 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $62,760 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 $51,598 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $62,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,801 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,010 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,300 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Ohio?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Ohio is $62,760 per year ($30.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $70,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $62,760, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $51,598 per year ($4,300 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,000 Transit 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.