Bus Drivers, School Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,250 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $58,180
Employed locally 2,100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $48,250
    75th
    $51,470
    90th
    $58,180

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Milwaukee, WI is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.