Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,680 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Clarksville earn between $46,190 and $66,680.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $46KMedian
- $67K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 |
| Median | $46,190 | $3,849 | $22.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,190 | $3,849 | $22.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,680 | $5,557 | $32.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Clarksville earn 10% more than the Tennessee average ($51,770) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $57,010 | $46,190 | $46,190 | $85,680 | 70 |
| 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 Clarksville
On the average salary of $57,010, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $47,988 a year, or $3,999 a month and $1,846 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $47,988 | $3,999 |
| Working in KY | $46,110 | $3,842 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $57,010 buys what about $62,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Clarksville: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Clarksville?
$27.41 an hour on average, and $22.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $47,988 a year ($3,999 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,010. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.9%.
- 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 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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