Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $44,780 -22% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $55,040
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $53,010
    90th
    $55,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,800
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Light Truck Drivers $47,640
    Bus Drivers, School $46,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northeastern Wisconsin is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 22% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.