Bus Drivers, School Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $33,430 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.07
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $47,460
Employed locally 730
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $26,950
    50th (median)
    $33,430
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $47,460

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 48% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 52% 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 Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Light Truck Drivers $40,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Knoxville, TN is $16.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Knoxville, TN is 28.9% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,950.