Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $65,160 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 260
National median $57,440

Compare Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Champaign, IL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
in
Champaign, IL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $65,160
    75th
    $79,180
    90th
    $79,180

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 101% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Illinois $69,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,770
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $60,380

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Champaign, IL is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Champaign, IL is 13.4% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Champaign?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.