Bus Drivers, School pay in Huntsville

In Huntsville (AL), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $9.02 an hour ($18,750 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$9.02Median hourly pay
$18,340–$21,870Middle half of workers, yearly
1,170People in this job in Huntsville (AL)

That is 61% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 6% higher than the Alabama median ($17,630).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Huntsville (AL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$8.39$17,450
25% of workers$8.82$18,340
Half of workers (median)$9.02$18,750
75% of workers$10.51$21,870
90% of workers$20.70$43,060

Bus Drivers, School pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Huntsville (this page)$18,7501,170
Birmingham$18,2601,700
Mobile$18,000770
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley$17,840270
Decatur$17,720320
Montgomery$17,490470
Florence-Muscle Shoals$17,260290
Tuscaloosa$17,130680
Dothan$16,970310
Anniston-Oxford$16,570260

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 Huntsville (AL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers$42,800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,690

Other job titles for this job

Bus Drive CoordinatorBus Driver Route CoordinatorCampus DriverCDL Bus DriverCDL School Bus DriverPublic School Bus DriverSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus OperatorSchool Van DriverShuttle Bus DriverSped Bus DriverSped Driver

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.