How much does a bus driver make in Minnesota?
$48,940a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Minnesota. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $48,940Highest 10%: $62,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 90th | $62,170 | $29.89 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,780 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,580 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $39,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 17. North Dakota | $50,790 |
| 18. Virginia | $50,190 |
| 19. Illinois | $49,090 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,940 |
| 21. Maine | $48,640 |
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
| 23. Nebraska | $47,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.53 ($48,940 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $48,940 against $47,920 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for bus driver pay?
Minnesota ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays bus drivers the most?
Grand Forks, ND-MN, with a median of $53,270 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.