Bus Drivers, School Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $49,060 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $59,210
Employed locally 120
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $56,420
    90th
    $59,210

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,030

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,020
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,890
    Light Truck Drivers$46,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in La Crosse, WI-MN is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 4.3% above 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.