Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Wisconsin
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Wisconsin earn an average of $53,420 a year. That is $6,860 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $55,180.
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Average pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Wisconsin | $53,420 | $25.68 |
| Illinois | $67,480 | $32.44 |
| Minnesota | $53,210 | $25.58 |
| Michigan | $49,340 | $23.72 |
| Iowa | $46,150 | $22.19 |
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Questions and answers
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Wisconsin?
The average is $53,420 a year, and the median is $52,660. That is $6,860 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$25.68 an hour on average; the median is $25.32.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($55,180), followed by Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($55,130). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Janesville-Beloit, WI ($47,550).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #25 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.