How much does a bus driver make in Milwaukee?
$48,290a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,610Median: $48,290Highest 10%: $57,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| 25th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $57,000 | $27.40 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Sheboygan, WI | $55,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $52,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,240 |
| Madison, WI | $48,450 |
| 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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How much does a bus driver make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.22 ($48,290 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $48,290 against $47,920 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,760, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for bus driver pay?
115 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,000 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.