Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kentucky

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $58,280 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($42,490), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $49,790 and the median at $54,550 for 2,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$58,280
Lexington$49,990
Bowling Green$42,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$58,280	$61,100	$61,070	$45,804	93
Lexington	$49,990	$54,740	$43,370	$39,340	93
Bowling Green	$42,490	$38,310	$38,010	$34,101	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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