Bus Drivers, School pay in Memphis

In Memphis (TN), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $18.23 an hour ($37,920 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.

$18.23Median hourly pay

$27,870–$50,880Middle half of workers, yearly

1,150People in this job in Memphis (TN)

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 15% lower than the Tennessee median ($44,510).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Memphis (TN)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$11.32	$23,540
25% of workers	$13.40	$27,870
Half of workers (median)	$18.23	$37,920
75% of workers	$24.46	$50,880
90% of workers	$24.61	$51,190

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 (this page)	$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 Memphis (TN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers	$48,350
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$53,080
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$63,070
Driver/Sales Workers	$40,610

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.