Bus Drivers, School Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $42,810 -9% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $64,220
Employed locally 850
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $42,810
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $64,220

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,090
    Light Truck Drivers $43,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in West Central Illinois is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in West Central Illinois is 9% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.