How much does a Transit Operator make in Memphis, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Memphis, TN is $41,976. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,375 to $47,419, with most professionals earning between $31,276 and $52,375.

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Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $31,276 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $36,375 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $41,976 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $47,419 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $52,375 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
25% $36,375 10% $31,276 90% $52,375 75% $47,419 $41,976 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    0 - 1 years experience
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Core compensation

 
 
 
36375
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41976

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
36380
47445
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $36,375 to $47,419 with the average base salary of $41,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,380 to $47,445 with the average total cash compensation of $42,012.

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About Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

Memphis, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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