Bus Drivers, School pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $21.61 an hour ($44,950 a year). About 16,880 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). Georgia ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.97 | $20,740 |
| 25% of workers | $13.26 | $27,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.61 | $44,950 |
| 75% of workers | $24.28 | $50,490 |
| 90% of workers | $29.84 | $62,060 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | $49,600 | 60 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $48,630 | 260 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $47,310 | 11,190 |
| Rome | $46,890 | 0 |
| Albany | $46,640 | 0 |
| Gainesville | $45,590 | 0 |
| Valdosta | $45,540 | 220 |
| Columbus | $44,950 | 510 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $39,330 | 190 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $38,610 | 0 |
| Warner Robins | $35,870 | 320 |
| Savannah | $28,180 | 370 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $21,220 | 460 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,180 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,110 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $45,500 |
| School Bus Monitors | $30,130 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,230 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $75,810 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $57,050 |
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