Bus Drivers, School Salary in Middle Georgia

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

Median annual salary $37,020 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $39,770
    90th
    $48,060

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,240
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,520
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,180
    Light Truck Drivers $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Middle Georgia is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Middle 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.