How much does a bus driver make in Georgia?
$44,950a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Georgia. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,740Median: $44,950Highest 10%: $62,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,740 | $9.97 | |
| 25th | $27,570 | $13.25 | |
| Median | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 75th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $62,060 | $29.84 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $21.61 ($44,950 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $44,950 against $47,920 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Georgia rank for bus driver pay?
Georgia ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays bus drivers the most?
Hinesville, GA, with a median of $49,600 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.