Bus Drivers, School Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Bus Drivers, School in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,248 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.7% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 19,030 bus drivers, school are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,810 to $50,770 depending on location.
$46,248
Avg median salary in Illinois
$50,770
Highest paying metro
$42,810
Lowest paying metro
19,030
Employed in Illinois
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $50,770 | $48,520 | $54,620 | 170 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $50,630 | $45,810 | $57,500 | 13,910 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,460 | $43,480 | $54,830 | 370 |
| South Illinois | $48,180 | $42,900 | $48,180 | 790 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,110 | $38,740 | $52,240 | 640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,850 | $43,560 | $50,640 | 270 |
| East Central Illinois | $44,880 | $37,640 | $49,450 | 540 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,030 | $41,600 | $52,450 | 180 |
| Rockford, IL | $43,950 | $38,370 | $48,740 | 570 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,670 | $37,440 | $48,420 | 260 |
| Northwest Illinois | $43,630 | $37,550 | $49,400 | 480 |
| West Central Illinois | $42,810 | $37,710 | $49,680 | 850 |