How much does a bus driver make in Madison?
$48,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $62,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $55,230 | $26.55 | |
| 90th | $62,780 | $30.18 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Sheboygan, WI | $55,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $52,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $48,290 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $47,360 |
| Racine, WI | $46,840 |
| Appleton, WI | $46,790 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,780 |
| Green Bay, WI | $46,610 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,200 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $48,450 against $47,920 nationally, 1% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,760, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for bus driver pay?
112 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,780 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.