Bus Drivers, School Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $46,260 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $27,380
90th percentile $97,320
Employed locally 190
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,380
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $77,080
    90th
    $97,320

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 85% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 15% 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 Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,650
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,980
    Light Truck Drivers $35,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Valdosta, GA is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Valdosta, GA is 1.7% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,380 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.