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Bus Drivers, School in Tennessee

Considering working as a Bus Drivers, School in Tennessee? Here’s what you need to know. Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

What do Bus Drivers, School Make in Tennessee?

The bus drivers, school working in Tennessee, the typical annual salary is $41,100 per year (or about $19.76/hour).Annual wages span from $23,380 at the 10th percentile to $61,600 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$23,380	$11.24
25th percentile	$29,990	$14.42
Median (50th)	$41,100	$19.76
75th percentile	$49,710	$23.90
90th percentile	$61,600	$29.61

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Tennessee nationwide is 0.93.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, bus drivers, school earn a median of $47,746 per year ($22.96/hour), lower than the Tennessee median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 383,655 bus drivers, school nationwide. In Tennessee alone, approximately 7,660 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 4,910 bus drivers, school.

Top Tennessee Metros for Bus Drivers, School

The largest metro-area employers of bus drivers, school in Tennessee.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	2,260	$48,780
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	1,170	$37,420
Knoxville, TN	730	$33,430
Chattanooga, TN-GA	630	$40,830
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	450	$47,120
Jackson, TN	310	$40,470
Johnson City, TN	170	$39,590
Cleveland, TN	90	$23,960

Top States for Bus Drivers, School Employment

These states have the highest employment of bus drivers, school work.

State	Number Employed
New York	37,520
Texas	34,320
Pennsylvania	23,580
Illinois	20,060
Georgia	16,350
California	14,580
Virginia	13,530
Florida	12,730
New Jersey	12,200
North Carolina	11,960
Alabama	11,670
Minnesota	10,860
Indiana	10,700
Massachusetts	10,240
Washington	9,420
Wisconsin	9,000
Michigan	8,960
Missouri	8,680
Maryland	8,320
Tennessee	7,660

Highest-Paying States for Bus Drivers, School

These states pay the most for bus drivers, school.

State	Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts	$63,030
Washington	$60,250
Connecticut	$59,340
New Jersey	$59,140
California	$58,280
New York	$56,510
District of Columbia	$54,450
Oregon	$52,090
Utah	$51,270
Hawaii	$51,210

Skills

The most important bus drivers, school skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for bus drivers, school, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Record bus routes.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Keep bus interiors clean for students.

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Windows

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Ground Transportation

Related Careers

Related occupations to bus drivers, school include:

• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Parking Enforcement Workers
• Transit and Railroad Police
• Crossing Guards and Flaggers
• School Bus Monitors
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Also Known As

Bus Drive Coordinator, Bus Driver, Bus Monitor, CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver), CDL School Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License School Bus Driver), Campus Driver, Public School Bus Driver, SPED Bus Driver (Special Education Bus Driver), SPED Driver (Special Education Driver), SPED School Bus Driver (Special Education School Bus Driver), School Bus Driver, School Bus Operator, School Van Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver, Student Driver.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 53-3051.00