Bus Drivers, School Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $48,360 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 230
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $50,910
    90th
    $58,200

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,980
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,710
    Light Truck Drivers $45,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Wausau, WI is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Wausau, WI is 2.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.