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How much does a bus driver make in Minneapolis?

$50,240a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $24.15 an hour or $4,187 a month.

Hourly
$24.15
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
88 of 348
Jobs in the area
8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,920Median: $50,240Highest 10%: $67,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,920$18.23
25th$39,760$19.12
Median$50,240$24.15
75th$58,030$27.90
90th$67,380$32.39

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Grand Forks, ND$53,270
La Crosse, WI$52,670
Rochester, MN$48,660
St. Cloud, MN$48,160
Fargo, ND$46,840
Duluth, MN$46,780
Mankato, MN$46,580
Sioux Falls, SD$39,690
Bus Driver salary in Minnesota Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Airline Pilot$211,500
Air Traffic Controller$179,700
Transportation Inspector$140,900
Commercial Pilot$126,600
Crane and Tower Operator$99,540
Hoist and Winch Operator$78,400
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$72,140
Subway and Streetcar Operator$69,680
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$64,410
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$64,200
Salaries for every job in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $24.15 ($50,240 a year).

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

Yes: $50,240 against $47,920 nationally, 5% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $48,940, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for bus driver pay?

88 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,380 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.