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How much does a bus driver make in Racine?

$46,840a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.

Hourly
$22.52
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
160 of 348
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,490Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $100,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,490$18.99
25th$46,840$22.52
Median$46,840$22.52
75th$57,790$27.78
90th$100,500$48.32

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
Milwaukee, WI$48,290
Oshkosh, WI$47,360
Appleton, WI$46,790
Duluth, MN$46,780
Green Bay, WI$46,610
Wausau, WI$46,200
Eau Claire, WI$45,950
Bus Driver salary in Wisconsin Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Racine

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,990
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,790
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,770
Laborer and Freight$45,430
Light Truck Driver$43,490
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,530
Packer and Packager$36,010
Stocker and Order Filler$35,390
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,440
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,070
Salaries for every job in Racine, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).

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

No: $46,840 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Racine compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $47,760, so Racine pays 2% less.

Where does Racine rank for bus driver pay?

160 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 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.