How much does a bus driver make in Montgomery?
$17,490a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $8.41 an hour or $1,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.41
- Vs. national median
- -64%
- Rank among cities
- 344 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,520Median: $17,490Highest 10%: $20,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,520 | $7.94 | |
| 25th | $17,170 | $8.25 | |
| Median | $17,490 | $8.41 | |
| 75th | $17,930 | $8.62 | |
| 90th | $20,500 | $9.86 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Columbus, GA | $44,950 |
| Huntsville, AL | $18,750 |
| Birmingham, AL | $18,260 |
| Mobile, AL | $18,000 |
| Daphne, AL | $17,840 |
| Decatur, AL | $17,720 |
| Florence, AL | $17,260 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $17,130 |
| Dothan, AL | $16,970 |
| Anniston, AL | $16,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $8.41 ($17,490 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $17,490 against $47,920 nationally, 64% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $17,630, so Montgomery pays 1% less.
Where does Montgomery rank for bus driver pay?
344 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $20,500 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.