Bus Drivers, School Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Bus Drivers, School in Tennessee earn a median salary of $37,805 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.6% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 7,910 bus drivers, school are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $23,960 to $48,780 depending on location.
$37,805
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$48,780
Highest paying metro
$23,960
Lowest paying metro
7,910
Employed in Tennessee
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $48,780 | $32,430 | $60,430 | 2,260 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $47,120 | $37,890 | $49,720 | 450 |
| South Central Tennessee | $43,660 | $25,430 | $49,140 | 510 |
| West Tennessee | $41,380 | $31,780 | $49,030 | 670 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,830 | $26,430 | $47,770 | 630 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,470 | $32,260 | $49,710 | 310 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,590 | $30,710 | $39,590 | 170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $37,420 | $27,140 | $48,830 | 1,170 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,430 | $26,950 | $46,780 | 730 |
| East Tennessee | $30,400 | $23,560 | $40,710 | 510 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $26,620 | $26,620 | $38,590 | 410 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,960 | $18,190 | $29,890 | 90 |