Bus Drivers, School Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $45,790 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 80
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $39,860
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $58,610
    90th
    $59,600

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240
    Sheboygan, WI $57,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $52,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,060

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,460
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Janesville, WI is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Janesville, WI is 2.7% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Janesville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,860.