How much does a bus driver make in Peoria?
$50,930a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $24.49 an hour or $4,244 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.49
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,120Median: $50,930Highest 10%: $71,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| Median | $50,930 | $24.49 | |
| 75th | $71,730 | $34.49 | |
| 90th | $71,730 | $34.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $65,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $51,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $24.49 ($50,930 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $50,930 against $59,050 nationally, 14% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $65,200, so Peoria pays 22% less.
Where does Peoria rank for bus driver pay?
81 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,730 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.