How much does a bus driver make in Springfield?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 179 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $58,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 90th | $58,850 | $28.29 |
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 |
| 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 Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $46,450 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,090, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for bus driver pay?
179 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,850 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.