Bus Drivers, School Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,020 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $16,200
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 350
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,200
    25th
    $27,430
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $40,790
    90th
    $47,930

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,690
    Light Truck Drivers $38,910
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East Georgia is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East Georgia is 21.3% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,200 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,430.