Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Lexington, KY

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

Median annual salary $53,760 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $53,760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $53,760
    75th
    $53,760
    90th
    $53,760

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 76% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 24% 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
    Kentucky $50,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,230
    Bowling Green, KY $47,040
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,190

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lexington, KY is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Lexington, KY is 6.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.