How much does a bus driver make in Atlanta?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,300Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $57,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $57,940 | $27.86 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, GA | $47,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,700 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $59,050 nationally, 21% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,500, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for bus driver pay?
123 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,940 or more.
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.