Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Bowling Green, KY

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

Median annual salary $47,040 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $51,170
Employed locally 170
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $34,260
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $51,170

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 75% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,100
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $54,430
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $53,760
    Kentucky $50,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,230
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,190

    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
    Bus Drivers, School $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bowling Green, KY is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Bowling Green, KY is 18.1% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,260.