Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois
Ranked #6 of 51 · IL
11.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,480 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $65,200
Employment 8,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,270P25 $57,430 Median $65,200P75 $85,990P90 $85,990
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in Illinois earn between $47,270 and $85,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Illinois is $67,480, about 11.9% above the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,200 | $70,760 | 7,080 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $57,990 | $60,540 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $51,010 | $58,890 | 390 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,930 | $54,340 | 210 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,200 | $50,540 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,540 | $46,820 | 70 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,010 | $47,450 | 90 |