Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $45,300 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 160
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $60,290

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 39% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $58,050
    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

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,460
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Janesville, WI is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Janesville, WI is 21.1% below 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.