How much does a bus driver make in Wisconsin?
$52,660a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Wisconsin. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.32
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,740Median: $52,660Highest 10%: $63,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| 25th | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| Median | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $63,810 | $30.68 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,360 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,660 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,050 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $52,540 |
| Wausau, WI | $44,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $43,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 22. Arizona | $53,870 |
| 23. Vermont | $53,830 |
| 24. Virginia | $52,940 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $52,660 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $51,360 |
| 27. Utah | $50,730 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $50,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $25.32 ($52,660 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $52,660 against $59,050 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for bus driver pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays bus drivers the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $61,360 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.