How much does a bus driver make in Bloomington?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 219 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,140Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $56,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| 90th | $56,370 | $27.10 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Decatur, IL | $54,830 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,550 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,720 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,560 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,240 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $45,500 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,090, so Bloomington pays 7% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for bus driver pay?
219 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,370 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.