Bus Drivers, School pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $21.40 an hour ($44,510 a year). About 7,050 people work in this job there.

$21.40Median hourly pay

$27,650–$51,150Middle half of workers, yearly

7,050People in this job in Tennessee

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$11.01	$22,900
25% of workers	$13.29	$27,650
Half of workers (median)	$21.40	$44,510
75% of workers	$24.59	$51,150
90% of workers	$29.62	$61,600

Bus Drivers, School pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$51,600	1,880
Kingsport-Bristol	$48,820	450
Chattanooga	$42,460	870
Jackson	$41,590	280
Memphis	$37,920	1,150
Knoxville	$31,340	730
Clarksville	$26,620	410

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers	$45,050
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$49,660
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$33,450
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$47,770
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$35,960
School Bus Monitors	$27,250
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$71,740
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,620

Other job titles for this job

Bus Drive CoordinatorBus Driver Route CoordinatorCampus DriverCDL Bus DriverCDL School Bus DriverPublic School Bus DriverSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus OperatorSchool Van DriverShuttle Bus DriverSped Bus DriverSped Driver

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.