How much does a bus driver make in South Carolina?
$43,330a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in South Carolina. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,740Median: $43,330Highest 10%: $49,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,740 | $14.30 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 90th | $49,140 | $23.63 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $44,750 |
| Greenville, SC | $43,330 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,830 |
| Charleston, SC | $40,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 42. Georgia | $45,500 |
| 43. Nebraska | $45,120 |
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
| 45. South Carolina | $43,330 |
| 46. South Dakota | $41,590 |
| 47. Kansas | $41,340 |
| 48. West Virginia | $39,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.83 ($43,330 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $43,330 against $59,050 nationally, 27% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for bus driver pay?
South Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays bus drivers the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $44,750 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.