Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Minnesota
Bus Drivers (School) in Minnesota earn a median of $48,940 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,110
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580; the top 10% earn over $62,170. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
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- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50,200 median in Minnesota
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39,810 median in Minnesota
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$65,410 median in Minnesota
- Couriers and Messengers$44,860 median in Minnesota
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,670 median in Minnesota
- School Bus Monitors$38,590 median in Minnesota
Bus Drivers (School) pay in Minnesota
How much do bus drivers (school) make in Minnesota?
The median is $48,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $62,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.