Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Georgia

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $51,200 a year) and the least in Columbus ($42,700), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $48,850 and the median at $45,500 for 3,700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$51,200
Columbus$42,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$51,200	$46,430	$43,750	$41,513	100
Columbus	$42,700	$47,570	$37,420	$35,107	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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 53-3052.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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