Bus Drivers, School Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $39,590 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $16,720
90th percentile $49,890
Employed locally 170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,720
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $39,590
    75th
    $39,590
    90th
    $49,890

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 71% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 29% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,420
    Knoxville, TN $33,430

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,090
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Johnson City, TN is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Johnson City, TN is 15.8% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,720 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.