Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $46,730 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $46,730
    90th
    $46,730

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 81% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 19% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Michigan $46,590
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $44,510
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,200

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,240
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,150
    Light Truck Drivers$35,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Columbus, GA-AL is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 18.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.