Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,000 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.35
10th percentile $26,220
90th percentile $42,240
Employed locally 40
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,220
    25th
    $26,520
    50th (median)
    $34,000
    75th
    $38,380
    90th
    $42,240

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,120
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970
    Light Truck Drivers$41,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Georgia is $16.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in North Georgia is 40.8% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $26,220 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,520.