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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Georgia
- Valdosta$54,320
- Athens$47,630
- Hinesville$46,380
- Atlanta$43,970
- Rome$40,890
- Gainesville$40,870
- Albany$39,560
- Columbus$37,410
- Macon$36,720
- Brunswick$36,220
- Warner Robins$35,830
- Savannah$32,250
- Augusta$23,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $54,320 | $45,540 | $27,890 | $43,864 | 88 |
| Athens | $47,630 | $48,630 | $46,050 | $38,822 | 93 |
| Hinesville | $46,380 | $49,600 | $47,070 | $37,880 | 94 |
| Atlanta | $43,970 | $47,310 | $29,690 | $36,064 | 100 |
| Rome | $40,890 | $46,890 | $38,800 | $33,743 | 90 |
| Gainesville | $40,870 | $45,590 | $27,190 | $33,728 | 97 |
| Albany | $39,560 | $46,640 | $37,020 | $32,741 | 88 |
| Columbus | $37,410 | $44,950 | $21,500 | $31,121 | 89 |
| Macon | $36,720 | $38,610 | $26,550 | $30,601 | 89 |
| Brunswick | $36,220 | $39,330 | $20,850 | $30,224 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $35,830 | $35,870 | $28,240 | $29,930 | 94 |
| Savannah | $32,250 | $28,180 | $23,100 | $27,232 | 95 |
| Augusta | $23,560 | $21,220 | $16,500 | $20,585 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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