Bus Drivers, School Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $50,220 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $65,570
Employed locally 6,320
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $50,220
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $65,570

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 51% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 49% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,480
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,060
    Rochester, MN $47,620
    St. Cloud, MN $47,030
    Mankato, MN $46,760
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,170
    Light Truck Drivers $47,900
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $68,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 6.8% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.