Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$69,950
National Median
$57,440
Employment
7,580
Entry Level (10th)
$46,380
Top Earners (90th)
$84,440
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $12,510 more than the national median for bus drivers, transit and intercitys.
There are 1.25 bus drivers, transit and intercity jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.29).
Other States for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $82,420 | 16,550 |
| Washington | $70,360 | 7,100 |
| Maryland | $69,440 | 4,680 |
| Hawaii | $69,090 | 2,130 |
| Oregon | $62,900 | 2,730 |
| Massachusetts | $62,870 | 3,850 |
| California | $62,430 | 23,500 |
| Alaska | $62,300 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $62,200 | 5,850 |
| Colorado | $61,310 | 3,310 |
| Connecticut | $56,870 | 2,130 |
| Ohio | $54,360 | 3,730 |
| Missouri | $54,090 | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $53,990 | 260 |
| Maine | $53,180 | 320 |
| Delaware | $52,770 | 420 |
| Vermont | $52,520 | 410 |
| Minnesota | $52,290 | 2,370 |
| Virginia | $51,140 | 4,040 |
| Wisconsin | $51,100 | 2,280 |