How much does a bus driver make in Nashville?
$52,100a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $25.05 an hour or $4,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.05
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $52,100Highest 10%: $65,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $52,100 | $25.05 | |
| 75th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $65,360 | $31.42 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Memphis, TN | $47,580 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,190 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,700 |
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How much does a bus driver make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $25.05 ($52,100 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $52,100 against $59,050 nationally, 12% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $47,770, so Nashville pays 9% more.
Where does Nashville rank for bus driver pay?
72 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.