How much does a bus driver make in Alabama?
$17,630a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Alabama. That is $8.48 an hour or $1,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.48
- Vs. national median
- -63%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,560Median: $17,630Highest 10%: $21,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,560 | $7.96 | |
| 25th | $17,040 | $8.19 | |
| Median | $17,630 | $8.48 | |
| 75th | $18,750 | $9.01 | |
| 90th | $21,580 | $10.38 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $44,950 |
| Huntsville, AL | $18,750 |
| Birmingham, AL | $18,260 |
| Mobile, AL | $18,000 |
| Daphne, AL | $17,840 |
| Decatur, AL | $17,720 |
| Montgomery, AL | $17,490 |
| Florence, AL | $17,260 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $17,130 |
| Dothan, AL | $16,970 |
| Anniston, AL | $16,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 48. West Virginia | $33,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $30,640 |
| 50. Louisiana | $29,450 |
| 51. Alabama | $17,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $8.48 ($17,630 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $17,630 against $47,920 nationally, 63% less.
Where does Alabama rank for bus driver pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays bus drivers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $44,950 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.