Bus Drivers, School Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $31,760 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.27
10th percentile $16,060
90th percentile $43,800
Employed locally 860
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,060
    25th
    $19,290
    50th (median)
    $31,760
    75th
    $43,800
    90th
    $43,800

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 48% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 52% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $47,330
    Logan, UT-ID $46,310

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,940
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,990
    Light Truck Drivers $38,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Augusta, GA-SC is $15.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 32.5% below 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,060 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,290.