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How much does a bus driver make in Savannah?

$28,180a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $13.55 an hour or $2,348 a month.

Hourly
$13.55
Vs. national median
-41%
Rank among cities
329 of 348
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,100Median: $28,180Highest 10%: $45,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,100$11.11
25th$23,100$11.11
Median$28,180$13.55
75th$40,350$19.40
90th$45,960$22.10

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
Macon, GA$38,610
Warner Robins, GA$35,870
Augusta, GA$21,220
Bus Driver salary in Georgia Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

Captain$81,090
Motor Vehicle Operator$74,770
Crane and Tower Operator$72,660
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$65,000
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,930
Transportation Worker$52,590
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,770
Light Truck Driver$44,150
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,830
Driver/Sales Worker$42,600
Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $13.55 ($28,180 a year).

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

No: $28,180 against $47,920 nationally, 41% less.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Savannah pays 37% less.

Where does Savannah rank for bus driver pay?

329 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,960 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.