Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $50,990 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 660
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $50,990
    75th
    $50,990
    90th
    $62,540

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 72% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 28% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,170
    Elizabethtown, KY $46,820
    Kentucky $40,610
    Paducah, KY-IL $40,190
    Owensboro, KY $40,070

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,490
    Light Truck Drivers $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lexington, KY is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lexington, KY is 8.4% above 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.