Bus Drivers, School Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $40,070 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $40,780
Employed locally 170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $40,070
    75th
    $40,070
    90th
    $40,780

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 39% 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 Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,530
    Light Truck Drivers $38,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Owensboro, KY is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Owensboro, KY is 14.8% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.