Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #33 of 51 · KY
17.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,790 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $54,550
Employment 2,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,020P25 $38,310 Median $54,550P75 $61,100P90 $61,590
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in Kentucky earn between $32,020 and $61,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Kentucky is $49,790, about 17.4% below the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,100 | $58,280 | 1,130 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $54,740 | $49,990 | 250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $38,310 | $42,490 | 140 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,560 | $36,350 | 150 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,490 | $38,050 | 160 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $28,480 | $33,640 | — |