Bus Drivers, School pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $8.48 an hour ($17,630 a year). About 10,410 people work in this job there.
That is 63% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). Alabama ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.96 | $16,560 |
| 25% of workers | $8.19 | $17,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $8.48 | $17,630 |
| 75% of workers | $9.02 | $18,750 |
| 90% of workers | $10.37 | $21,580 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $18,750 | 1,170 |
| Birmingham | $18,260 | 1,700 |
| Mobile | $18,000 | 770 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $17,840 | 270 |
| Decatur | $17,720 | 320 |
| Montgomery | $17,490 | 470 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $17,260 | 290 |
| Tuscaloosa | $17,130 | 680 |
| Dothan | $16,970 | 310 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $16,570 | 260 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $38,490 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $30,960 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,790 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $37,700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $52,120 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,190 |
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