Bus Drivers, School Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $46,820 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $58,040

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    Kentucky $40,610
    Paducah, KY-IL $40,190
    Owensboro, KY $40,070

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,570
    Light Truck Drivers $40,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,700
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Elizabethtown, KY is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Elizabethtown, KY is 0.5% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.