How much does a bus driver make in Alabama?
$37,700a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Alabama. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $37,700Highest 10%: $46,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $46,680 | $22.44 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $47,570 |
| Huntsville, AL | $41,910 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,890 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,780 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 47. Kansas | $41,340 |
| 48. West Virginia | $39,260 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,570 |
| 50. Alabama | $37,700 |
| 51. Arkansas | $37,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.13 ($37,700 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $37,700 against $59,050 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Alabama rank for bus driver pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays bus drivers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $47,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.