Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Middle Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,610 -39.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $77,680
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $28,710
    50th (median)
    $34,610
    75th
    $43,470
    90th
    $77,680

    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 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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Middle Georgia is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Middle Georgia is 39.7% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,710.