How much does a bus driver make in Owensboro?
$44,560a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 232 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $44,560Highest 10%: $44,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| Median | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| 90th | $44,560 | $21.42 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Louisville, KY | $55,640 |
| Lexington, KY | $52,260 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $48,110 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,870 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,250 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,050 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $21.42 ($44,560 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $44,560 against $47,920 nationally, 7% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $44,830, so Owensboro pays 1% less.
Where does Owensboro rank for bus driver pay?
232 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,560 or more.
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.