Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $54,430 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $41,860
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 1,040
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,860
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $59,810

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $53,760
    Kentucky $50,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,230
    Bowling Green, KY $47,040
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,190

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,820
    Light Truck Drivers $43,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 5.2% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $41,860 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.