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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in Tennessee

Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in Tennessee earn a median of $47,770 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$47,770
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($59,050)
Rank among states
36 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,970

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,530; the top 10% earn over $58,900. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.

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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in Tennessee

How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in Tennessee?

The median is $47,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,530 and the top 10% earn over $58,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses