Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $44,030 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 180
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $52,450
    90th
    $58,200

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 36% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,260
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kankakee, IL is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.4% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.