Bus Drivers, School Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $50,770 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $50,770
    75th
    $54,620
    90th
    $73,310

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 81% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 19% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,620
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,180
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,270
    Light Truck Drivers $46,280
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Decatur, IL is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Decatur, IL is 7.9% above 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.