Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Tennessee earn a median salary of $42,485 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -26% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 2,040 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $27,950 to $52,330 depending on location.
$42,485
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$52,330
Highest paying metro
$27,950
Lowest paying metro
2,040
Employed in Tennessee
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $52,330 | $48,150 | $67,370 | 1,110 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,190 | $46,190 | $66,680 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,780 | $40,470 | $54,080 | 270 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $43,840 | $43,330 | $46,380 | 290 |
| East Tennessee | $38,820 | $38,460 | $43,350 | 120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,950 | $24,760 | $41,770 | 180 |