How much does a bus driver make in Milwaukee?
$61,360a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,010Median: $61,360Highest 10%: $63,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| Median | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $63,810 | $30.68 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,050 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $52,540 |
| Wausau, WI | $44,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $43,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.50 ($61,360 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,360 against $59,050 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,660, so Milwaukee pays 17% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for bus driver pay?
30 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,810 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.