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How much does a bus driver make in Duluth?

$46,780a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area. That is $22.49 an hour or $3,898 a month.

Hourly
$22.49
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
164 of 348
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,390Median: $46,780Highest 10%: $56,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,390$17.01
25th$38,770$18.64
Median$46,780$22.49
75th$51,380$24.70
90th$56,880$27.35

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Grand Forks, ND$53,270
La Crosse, WI$52,670
Minneapolis, MN$50,240
Rochester, MN$48,660
St. Cloud, MN$48,160
Fargo, ND$46,840
Mankato, MN$46,580
Sioux Falls, SD$39,690
Bus Driver salary in Minnesota Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Duluth

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sailor and Marine Oiler$74,920
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,740
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,020
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,970
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,080
Light Truck Driver$45,100
Laborer and Freight$44,080
Packer and Packager$41,370
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$38,600
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
Salaries for every job in Duluth, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Duluth?

The median hourly pay in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area is $22.49 ($46,780 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Duluth than the national average?

No: $46,780 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Duluth compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $48,940, so Duluth pays 4% less.

Where does Duluth rank for bus driver pay?

164 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Duluth?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,880 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.