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How much does a bus driver make in Albany?

$46,640a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Albany, GA metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,887 a month.

Hourly
$22.42
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
169 of 348
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,320Median: $46,640Highest 10%: $46,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,320$7.85
25th$37,020$17.80
Median$46,640$22.42
75th$46,640$22.42
90th$46,640$22.42

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Hinesville, GA$49,600
Athens, GA$48,630
Atlanta, GA$47,310
Rome, GA$46,890
Gainesville, GA$45,590
Valdosta, GA$45,540
Columbus, GA$44,950
Chattanooga, TN$42,460
Brunswick, GA$39,330
Macon, GA$38,610
Warner Robins, GA$35,870
Savannah, GA$28,180
Augusta, GA$21,220
Bus Driver salary in Georgia Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,470
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,050
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,010
Light Truck Driver$42,180
Driver/Sales Worker$39,410
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,250
Laborer and Freight$35,360
Stocker and Order Filler$32,730
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,630
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,950
Salaries for every job in Albany, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany, GA metro area is $22.42 ($46,640 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $46,640 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Albany pays 4% more.

Where does Albany rank for bus driver pay?

169 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,640 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.