Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $58,050 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $36,630
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 30
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,630
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $58,050
    90th
    $58,050

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 80% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    Green Bay, WI $56,640
    Appleton, WI $56,540
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $53,840
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $53,180

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,090
    Light Truck Drivers $47,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eau Claire, WI is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Eau Claire, WI is 1.1% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,630 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.