How much does a bus driver make in South Carolina?
$39,900a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in South Carolina. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,640Median: $39,900Highest 10%: $57,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,640 | $11.37 | |
| 25th | $30,070 | $14.46 | |
| Median | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $57,150 | $27.48 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $46,460 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,020 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $45,630 |
| Greenville, SC | $43,940 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,960 |
| Florence, SC | $35,460 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $31,650 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $30,070 |
| Augusta, GA | $21,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
| 44. South Dakota | $39,730 |
| 45. North Carolina | $37,460 |
| 46. Nevada | $37,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.18 ($39,900 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,900 against $47,920 nationally, 17% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for bus driver pay?
South Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays bus drivers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $46,460 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.