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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 8,650 employed

Annual Mean
$67,480
$32.44/hr
Annual Median
$65,200
$31.35/hr
Bottom 10%
$47,270
$22.73/hr
Top 10%
$85,990
$41.34/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$67,480
Difference
+11.9% vs US avg
US National
$60,280

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$47,270
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$57,430
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$65,200
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$85,990
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$85,990

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$47K

25th

$57K

Median

$65K

75th

$86K

90th

$86K

Illinois has a moderate number of Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity positions (approximately 8,650), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Illinois, Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries range from $47,270 at the 10th percentile to $85,990 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $38,720 (59% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity wages

How Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Compares in Illinois

The average Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary of $67,480 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $60,280. There are approximately 8,650 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercitys employed in Illinois.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.