How much does a bus driver make in Kentucky?
$54,550a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Kentucky. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.23
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,020Median: $54,550Highest 10%: $61,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| 75th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $61,590 | $29.61 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $61,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,110 |
| Lexington, KY | $54,740 |
| Huntington, WV | $49,430 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $38,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 18. Maine | $57,870 |
| 19. District of Columbia | $55,580 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $54,830 |
| 21. Kentucky | $54,550 |
| 22. Arizona | $53,870 |
| 23. Vermont | $53,830 |
| 24. Virginia | $52,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.23 ($54,550 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $54,550 against $59,050 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for bus driver pay?
Kentucky ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays bus drivers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $61,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.