Bus Drivers, School Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $43,950 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $54,800
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $43,950
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $54,800

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,130
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,710
    Light Truck Drivers $49,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Rockford, IL is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Rockford, IL is 6.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.