Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $43,630 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $56,460
Employed locally 480
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $56,460

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Illinois is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.