Bus Drivers, School Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $49,030 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $57,760
Employed locally 890
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $53,950
    90th
    $57,760

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,300
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Western Wisconsin is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Western Wisconsin is 4.2% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.