Bus Drivers, School Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,640 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 790
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $57,210
    90th
    $61,650

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Madison, WI is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Madison, WI is 1.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.