Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Tennessee: $53,500 Average

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Average base salary, Tennessee

$53,500 / year

≈ $4,450 per month · $25.72 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Tennessee · median $49,500

25th percentile
$47,000Average
$53,50075th percentile
$61,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by state

Alabama$41,000

Alaska$67,500

Arizona$57,000

Arkansas$41,500

California$69,500

Colorado$64,000

Connecticut$61,500

Delaware$58,000

District of Columbia$58,000

Florida$53,500

Georgia$50,500

Hawaii$64,500

Idaho$51,000

Illinois$70,000

Indiana$57,500

Iowa$48,000

Kansas$42,500

Kentucky$51,500

Louisiana$49,500

Maine$57,500

Maryland$70,500

Massachusetts$73,000

Michigan$51,000

Minnesota$55,000

Mississippi$40,000

Missouri$56,500

Montana$48,500

Nebraska$48,000

Nevada$70,500

New Hampshire$57,000

New Jersey$64,000

New Mexico$44,500

New York$77,000

North Carolina$46,000

North Dakota$51,500

Ohio$60,500

Oklahoma$53,000

Oregon$69,000

Pennsylvania$56,000

Rhode Island$54,000

South Carolina$43,000

South Dakota$43,000

Tennessee$53,500

Texas$51,000

Utah$53,500

Vermont$57,000

Virginia$56,500

Washington$76,000

West Virginia$43,000

Wisconsin$55,500

Wyoming$53,000

About this role

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is a professional role in the Transportation and Material Moving job family, focused on Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pays 9% below the average across 50 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $68,500).

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Traffic Technician$64,500

Airfield Operations Specialist$66,000

Sailors and Marine Oilers$59,000

Motorboat Operator$58,500

Dredge Operator$58,000

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$67,500

Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,500

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling$69,000

Hoist and Winch Operators$70,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make?

The average base salary for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States is $62,500 per year, or about $30.05 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $49,000 and $73,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $68,500 across 50 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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