Bus Drivers, School Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,400 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $18,390
90th percentile $50,240
Employed locally 510
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,390
    25th
    $23,560
    50th (median)
    $30,400
    75th
    $40,710
    90th
    $50,240

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,880
    Light Truck Drivers $40,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,390
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East Tennessee is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East Tennessee is 35.4% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $18,390 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,560.