Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $48,180 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $53,680
Employed locally 790
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $48,180
    90th
    $53,680

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,500
    Light Truck Drivers $39,310
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,630
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Illinois is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Illinois is 2.4% above 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.