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How much does a bus driver make in Rome?

$46,890a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Rome, GA metro area. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,908 a month.

Hourly
$22.54
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
156 of 348
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,620Median: $46,890Highest 10%: $54,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,620$7.99
25th$38,800$18.65
Median$46,890$22.54
75th$47,040$22.62
90th$54,540$26.22

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Hinesville, GA$49,600
Athens, GA$48,630
Atlanta, GA$47,310
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
Bus Driver salary in Georgia Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Rome

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,960
Light Truck Driver$38,060
Driver/Sales Worker$35,870
Stocker and Order Filler$34,150
Laborer and Freight$33,590
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,350
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$32,760
Packer and Packager$32,640
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,300
Salaries for every job in Rome, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rome, GA metro area is $22.54 ($46,890 a year).

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

No: $46,890 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Rome compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Rome pays 4% more.

Where does Rome rank for bus driver pay?

156 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,540 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.