How much does a bus driver make in Jackson?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,800Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $60,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,800 | $11.44 | |
| 25th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 90th | $60,960 | $29.31 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Nashville, TN | $51,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $42,460 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,920 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,340 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $41,590 against $47,920 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $44,510, so Jackson pays 7% less.
Where does Jackson rank for bus driver pay?
254 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,960 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.