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How much does a bus driver make in Columbus?

$44,950a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,746 a month.

Hourly
$21.61
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
229 of 348
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,920Median: $44,950Highest 10%: $46,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,920$8.13
25th$21,500$10.34
Median$44,950$21.61
75th$46,140$22.18
90th$46,140$22.18

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
Albany, GA$46,640
Gainesville, GA$45,590
Valdosta, GA$45,540
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 Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,090
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$47,570
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,890
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,450
Driver/Sales Worker$39,050
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,090
Laborer and Freight$36,910
Light Truck Driver$36,330
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $21.61 ($44,950 a year).

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

No: $44,950 against $47,920 nationally, 6% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Columbus pays 0% more.

Where does Columbus rank for bus driver pay?

229 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,140 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.