Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,400 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Memphis earn between $43,980 and $56,400.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,950 | $4,079 | $23.53 |
| Median | $47,580 | $3,965 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,980 | $3,665 | $21.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,400 | $4,700 | $27.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Memphis earn 5% less than the Tennessee average ($51,770) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $48,950 | $47,580 | $39,340 | $56,400 | 290 |
| Tennessee | $51,770 | $47,770 | $39,530 | $58,900 | 1,970 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $48,950, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $41,511 a year, or $3,459 a month and $1,597 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $41,511 | $3,459 |
| Working in MS | $40,285 | $3,357 |
| Working in AR | $40,187 | $3,349 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $48,950 buys what about $53,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Clarksville pays the most ($57,010).
- Clarksville$57,010
- Nashville$55,170
- Memphis$48,950
- Chattanooga$45,930
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in Tennessee
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Memphis: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Memphis?
$23.53 an hour on average, and $22.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Memphis?
About $41,511 a year ($3,459 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,950. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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