How much does a bus driver make in Wisconsin?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Wisconsin. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,930Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $62,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $55,010 | $26.45 | |
| 90th | $62,780 | $30.18 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 21. Maine | $48,640 |
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
| 23. Nebraska | $47,760 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,760 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
| 26. Missouri | $46,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $46,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $47,760 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for bus driver pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays bus drivers the most?
Sheboygan, WI, with a median of $55,290 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.