Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $56,890 -1% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 1,510
National median $57,440

Compare Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Minneapolis, MN-WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
in
Minneapolis, MN-WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $56,890
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $63,340

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 42% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $53,840
    Duluth, MN-WI $52,990
    Mankato, MN $43,930
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $41,190
    Fargo, ND-MN $32,490

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,170
    Light Truck Drivers $47,900
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620
    Bus Drivers, School $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.