Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,410 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 2,320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $42,960
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $56,900
    90th
    $59,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $49,390
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Columbus, GA-AL $46,730
    Michigan $46,590
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $44,510
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,200

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Atlanta, GA is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Atlanta, GA is 17.5% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,960.