Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,330 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $60,640
Employed locally 1,020
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $57,760
    90th
    $60,640

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,920
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,880
    Light Truck Drivers $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Central Wisconsin is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Central Wisconsin is 2.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.