Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in East Georgia

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

Median annual salary $35,340 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $43,020
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $26,860
    50th (median)
    $35,340
    75th
    $43,020
    90th
    $43,020

    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

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East Georgia is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in East Georgia is 38.5% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,860.