Bus Drivers, School pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $22.96 an hour ($47,760 a year). About 7,840 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,920). Wisconsin ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| 25% of workers | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.96 | $47,760 |
| 75% of workers | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| 90% of workers | $30.18 | $62,780 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $55,290 | 100 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $52,670 | 190 |
| Madison | $48,450 | 790 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $48,290 | 1,880 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $47,360 | 270 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $46,840 | 240 |
| Appleton | $46,790 | 230 |
| Green Bay | $46,610 | 440 |
| Wausau | $46,200 | 240 |
| Eau Claire | $45,950 | 320 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,670 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,000 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $52,660 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,580 |
| Taxi Drivers | $27,820 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $59,690 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,610 |
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