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How much does a bus driver make in Macon?

$38,610a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,218 a month.

Hourly
$18.56
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
281 of 348
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,610Median: $38,610Highest 10%: $51,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,610$7.99
25th$26,550$12.76
Median$38,610$18.56
75th$46,730$22.47
90th$51,260$24.64

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
Columbus, GA$44,950
Chattanooga, TN$42,460
Brunswick, GA$39,330
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 Macon

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,060
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,190
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,020
Light Truck Driver$45,130
Driver/Sales Worker$39,580
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,170
Laborer and Freight$37,140
Stocker and Order Filler$34,350
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,130
Packer and Packager$29,850
Salaries for every job in Macon, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area is $18.56 ($38,610 a year).

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

No: $38,610 against $47,920 nationally, 19% less.

How does Macon compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Macon pays 14% less.

Where does Macon rank for bus driver pay?

281 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,260 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.