Bus Drivers, School Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $43,670 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,670
    75th
    $48,420
    90th
    $56,530

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,160
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Champaign, IL is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Champaign, IL is 7.2% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Champaign?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.