Bus Drivers, School Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $45,540 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $98,720
Employed locally 200
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $64,610
    90th
    $98,720

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 60% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 40% 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 Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,790
    Light Truck Drivers $45,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Racine, WI is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Racine, WI is 3.2% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.