How much does a bus driver make in Tennessee?
$44,510a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Tennessee. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.40
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,900Median: $44,510Highest 10%: $61,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,900 | $11.01 | |
| 25th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| Median | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 75th | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| 90th | $61,600 | $29.62 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $51,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $42,460 |
| Jackson, TN | $41,590 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,920 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,340 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.40 ($44,510 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $44,510 against $47,920 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for bus driver pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays bus drivers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $51,600 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.