Bus Drivers for hire in Madison, WI
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Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $52,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,413 – $67,863 yearly
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Bus driver full time
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPassenger VehicleDelivery Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHACCP CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchool Bus Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDL BSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCatering ExperienceDelivery Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHazardous Waste ManifestsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceDriver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingBox TruckPassenger VehicleBus Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPRCDL a+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHospital ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?
The average time to fill a bus driver role is 112 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bus drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and CDL.
What are some job titles related to bus drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, delivery driver and transfer driver.
What level of education is common for a bus driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 18 years of professional experience.
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