Bus Drivers, School Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,100 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $45,740
Employed locally 640
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $41,250
    90th
    $45,740

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,530
    Light Truck Drivers $36,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East Kentucky is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.39 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East Kentucky is 21.1% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.