Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Birmingham, AL

270 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.22/hour ($37,890/year) median · 36% below the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Birmingham, AL is $18.22/hour ($37,890/year), with a typical range of $36,600 to $46,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$18.22/hour ($37,890/year)	BLS

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Bus Driver pay in Birmingham, AL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Birmingham metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.

25th$36,600 Median$37,890 75th$46,230 vs US36% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Birmingham, AL metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Birmingham?

The median bus driver salary in Birmingham, AL is $18.22/hour ($37,890/year), with a typical range of $36,600 to $46,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 270 bus drivers employed in the Birmingham metro area.

Bus Driver pay bands in Birmingham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $36,184–$43,725
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $33,343–$47,817
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $33,911–$41,679
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $35,048–$41,679
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $34,479–$47,135
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Bus Driver Career Ladder — Birmingham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Birmingham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$27,280
Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$35,995
Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$45,468
Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$54,940
Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$64,413

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Birmingham

NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Birmingham post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Birmingham metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Bus Driver in Birmingham, AL — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Birmingham, AL?: Median $18.22/hour ($37,890/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,600–$46,230. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Birmingham?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 270 Bus Driver roles employed in the Birmingham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Birmingham employers use for Bus Driver?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bus Driver openings in Birmingham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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