Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $52,330 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $79,910
Employed locally 1,110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $52,330
    75th
    $67,370
    90th
    $79,910

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,190
    Knoxville, TN $45,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,840
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $27,950

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Light Truck Drivers $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nashville, TN is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Nashville, TN is 8.9% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.