How much does a bus driver make in Georgia?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Georgia. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $57,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 25th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $57,940 | $27.86 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $47,570 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,430 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
| 41. New Mexico | $45,610 |
| 42. Georgia | $45,500 |
| 43. Nebraska | $45,120 |
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
| 45. South Carolina | $43,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $45,500 against $59,050 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Georgia rank for bus driver pay?
Georgia ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia 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.