How much does a bus driver make in Peoria?
$48,100a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $48,100Highest 10%: $60,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $43,500 | $20.91 | |
| Median | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| 90th | $60,330 | $29.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Decatur, IL | $54,830 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,550 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,720 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,560 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,240 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
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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 $23.13 ($48,100 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $48,100 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,090, so Peoria pays 2% less.
Where does Peoria rank for bus driver pay?
126 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,330 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.