How much does a bus driver make in Tennessee?
$47,770a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Tennessee. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $47,770Highest 10%: $58,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $58,900 | $28.32 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $52,100 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,580 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,190 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 33. Texas | $48,740 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.97 ($47,770 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $47,770 against $59,050 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for bus driver pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays bus drivers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $52,100 a year.
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.