How much does a bus driver make in Atlanta?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 11,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,350Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $62,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,350 | $10.75 | |
| 25th | $29,690 | $14.27 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $62,060 | $29.84 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Hinesville, GA | $49,600 |
| Athens, GA | $48,630 |
| Rome, GA | $46,890 |
| Albany, GA | $46,640 |
| 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 |
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 $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $47,310 against $47,920 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for bus driver pay?
145 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,060 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.