Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Indianapolis, IN

960 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,470/year median · 4% above the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Indianapolis, IN is $61,470/year, with a typical range of $47,700 to $61,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bus Driver pay in Indianapolis, IN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Indianapolis metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,700 $61,470 $61,480
25th$47,700 Median$61,470 75th$61,480 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Indianapolis?

The median bus driver salary in Indianapolis, IN is $61,470/year, with a typical range of $47,700 to $61,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 960 bus drivers employed in the Indianapolis metro area.

Bus Driver pay bands in Indianapolis by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Indianapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range
$53,171–$73,149
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Indianapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range
$57,781–$75,362
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Indianapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range
$54,093–$74,255
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Indianapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range
$58,703–$69,829
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Indianapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range
$51,327–$73,149
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Indianapolis Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Indianapolis’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$44,258
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$58,396
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$73,764
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$89,131
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$104,499

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Indianapolis

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Indianapolis post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Indianapolis metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bus Driver in Indianapolis, IN — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Indianapolis, IN?
Median $61,470/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,700–$61,480. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Indianapolis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 960 Bus Driver roles employed in the Indianapolis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Indianapolis employers use for Bus Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?
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