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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Illinois?
The median bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Illinois is $65,200 per year (mean $67,480), and about 80% earn between $47,270 and $85,990.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,480 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for bus drivers, transit and intercity?
Illinois ranks #6 of 51 states for bus drivers, transit and intercity pay. Its mean salary of $67,480 is about 11.9% above the U.S. average of $60,280.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay bus drivers, transit and intercity the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for bus drivers, transit and intercity are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($65,200), Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($57,990), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($51,010), by median annual wage.