Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $44,070 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $64,330
Employed locally 110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $44,070
    75th
    $51,650
    90th
    $64,330

    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

    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
    Bus Drivers, School $42,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in West Central Illinois is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in West Central Illinois is 23.3% below 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.