Bus Drivers, School Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $23,960 -49.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.52
10th percentile $15,840
90th percentile $48,780
Employed locally 90
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,840
    25th
    $18,190
    50th (median)
    $23,960
    75th
    $29,890
    90th
    $48,780

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 38% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,780
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,120
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $40,830
    Jackson, TN $40,470
    Johnson City, TN $39,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,420

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,780
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,820
    Light Truck Drivers $42,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Cleveland, TN is $11.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Cleveland, TN is 49.1% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $15,840 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,190.