Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $39,450 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 350
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $39,450
    75th
    $39,450
    90th
    $49,570

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,140
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $50,990
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,170
    Elizabethtown, KY $46,820
    Kentucky $40,610
    Paducah, KY-IL $40,190

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,200
    Light Truck Drivers $38,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bowling Green, KY is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.43 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bowling Green, KY is 16.1% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.