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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$22,930
- Florence$20,930
- Birmingham$19,940
- Daphne$19,610
- Anniston$19,560
- Mobile$19,290
- Decatur$18,560
- Tuscaloosa$18,230
- Montgomery$18,110
- Dothan$17,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $22,930 | $18,750 | $18,340 | $19,646 | 93 |
| Florence | $20,930 | $17,260 | $16,920 | $18,088 | 85 |
| Birmingham | $19,940 | $18,260 | $17,860 | $17,318 | 92 |
| Daphne | $19,610 | $17,840 | $17,390 | $17,061 | 95 |
| Anniston | $19,560 | $16,570 | $16,570 | $17,022 | 86 |
| Mobile | $19,290 | $18,000 | $17,540 | $16,812 | 88 |
| Decatur | $18,560 | $17,720 | $17,370 | $16,243 | 87 |
| Tuscaloosa | $18,230 | $17,130 | $17,050 | $15,987 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $18,110 | $17,490 | $17,170 | $15,893 | 90 |
| Dothan | $17,170 | $16,970 | $16,640 | $15,161 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. 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.
- 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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