How much does a bus driver make in Minnesota?
$50,200a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Minnesota. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,430Median: $50,200Highest 10%: $62,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $62,480 | $30.04 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,050 |
| Fargo, ND | $48,890 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $45,450 |
| Mankato, MN | $44,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $51,360 |
| 27. Utah | $50,730 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $50,300 |
| 29. Minnesota | $50,200 |
| 30. Idaho | $49,000 |
| 31. North Dakota | $48,890 |
| 32. Louisiana | $48,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $24.13 ($50,200 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $50,200 against $59,050 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for bus driver pay?
Minnesota ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays bus drivers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $57,050 a year.
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.