Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $43,660 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $19,300
90th percentile $60,360
Employed locally 510
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,300
    25th
    $25,430
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $49,140
    90th
    $60,360

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,850
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $43,370
    Light Truck Drivers $37,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Central Tennessee is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Central Tennessee is 7.2% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $19,300 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,430.