Bus Drivers, School Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $47,330 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $61,910
Employed locally 290
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $61,910
    90th
    $61,910

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 75% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $57,580
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,520
    Hinesville, GA $48,390
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $47,650
    Logan, UT-ID $46,310
    Valdosta, GA $46,260

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Athens, GA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Athens, GA is 0.6% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Athens?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.