Bus Drivers, School pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,720 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, school in La Crosse earn between $45,500 and $54,930.
- $36K10th
- $46K25th
- $53KMedian
- $55K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,700 | $4,392 | $25.34 |
| Median | $52,670 | $4,389 | $25.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,500 | $3,792 | $21.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,930 | $4,578 | $26.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, School pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Bus drivers, school in La Crosse earn 3% more than the Wisconsin average ($51,040) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($48,430). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $47,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $52,700 | $52,670 | $35,650 | $81,720 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $51,040 | $47,760 | $38,930 | $62,780 | 7,840 |
| United States | $48,430 | $47,920 | $29,240 | $65,730 | 402,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, School salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $52,700, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $42,815 a year, or $3,568 a month and $1,647 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $42,815 | $3,568 |
| Working in MN | $42,464 | $3,539 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for bus drivers, school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $52,700 buys what about $57,427 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, School salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 3rd of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($58,470).
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, school
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,900).
- San Jose, CA$70,900
- San Francisco, CA$69,190
- Napa, CA$68,150
- Mount Vernon, WA$68,110
- Seattle, WA$67,350
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Bus Drivers, School salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do bus drivers, school make an hour in La Crosse?
$25.34 an hour on average, and $25.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, school salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, school take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $42,815 a year ($3,568 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,700.
Do bus drivers, school earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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