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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$65,090
- Cleveland$59,620
- Dayton$57,760
- Akron$57,120
- Cincinnati$54,880
- Youngstown$48,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $65,090 | $73,790 | $48,250 | $51,505 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $59,620 | $52,610 | $52,590 | $47,397 | 94 |
| Dayton | $57,760 | $67,420 | $44,540 | $46,000 | 93 |
| Akron | $57,120 | $70,000 | $40,760 | $45,519 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $54,880 | $56,110 | $47,840 | $44,221 | 95 |
| Youngstown | $48,740 | $48,030 | $37,750 | $39,104 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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