Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $38,820 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $43,690
Employed locally 120
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $38,820
    75th
    $43,350
    90th
    $43,690

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,880
    Light Truck Drivers $40,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,390
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East Tennessee is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in East Tennessee is 32.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.