Bus Drivers, School Salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Median annual salary $37,420 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $21,120
90th percentile $50,970
Employed locally 1,170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,120
    25th
    $27,140
    50th (median)
    $37,420
    75th
    $48,830
    90th
    $50,970

    Memphis economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,743 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    Knoxville, TN $33,430

    Related occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,070
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,750
    Light Truck Drivers$49,420
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 20.5% 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 Memphis?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,120 per year in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,140.