Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kentucky earn a median salary of $42,737 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.6% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 1,480 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $32,110 to $54,430 depending on location.
$42,737
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$54,430
Highest paying metro
$32,110
Lowest paying metro
1,480
Employed in Kentucky
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $54,430 | $45,770 | $58,770 | 1,040 |
| Lexington, KY | $53,760 | $53,750 | $53,760 | — |
| Bowling Green, KY | $47,040 | $34,260 | $49,070 | 170 |
| East Kentucky | $35,210 | $29,860 | $38,390 | 120 |
| Central Kentucky | $33,870 | $33,870 | $34,810 | 100 |
| West Kentucky | $32,110 | $32,110 | $36,590 | 50 |