How much does a transportation worker make in Wisconsin?
$43,180a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in Wisconsin. That is $20.76 an hour or $3,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.76
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $43,180Highest 10%: $74,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| Median | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| 75th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 90th | $74,420 | $35.78 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,200 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $41,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 17. Georgia | $44,070 |
| 18. North Carolina | $43,660 |
| 19. Louisiana | $43,440 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $43,180 |
| 21. Missouri | $42,900 |
| 22. Alaska | $42,360 |
| 23. Maryland | $42,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $20.76 ($43,180 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $43,180 against $45,650 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for transportation worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 36 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays transportation workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,200 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.