Bus Drivers, School Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,880 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 540
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $49,450
    90th
    $58,690

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,120
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,300
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East Central Illinois is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East Central Illinois is 4.6% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.