How much does a bus driver make in Kentucky?
$44,830a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Kentucky. That is $21.55 an hour or $3,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.55
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,760Median: $44,830Highest 10%: $63,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 75th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $63,470 | $30.51 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $55,640 |
| Lexington, KY | $52,260 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $48,110 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,870 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,250 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,560 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,050 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.55 ($44,830 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,830 against $47,920 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for bus driver pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays bus drivers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $55,640 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.