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How much does a bus driver make in Valdosta?

$45,540a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Valdosta, GA metro area. That is $21.89 an hour or $3,795 a month.

Hourly
$21.89
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
217 of 348
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,400Median: $45,540Highest 10%: $99,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$18,400$8.85
25th$27,890$13.41
Median$45,540$21.89
75th$78,490$37.74
90th$99,100$47.64

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
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 Valdosta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,390
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,360
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,880
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,640
Light Truck Driver$39,710
Stocker and Order Filler$36,290
Laborer and Freight$34,770
Driver/Sales Worker$34,680
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,350
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,650
Salaries for every job in Valdosta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Valdosta, GA metro area is $21.89 ($45,540 a year).

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

No: $45,540 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.

How does Valdosta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,950, so Valdosta pays 1% more.

Where does Valdosta rank for bus driver pay?

217 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $18,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,100 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.