SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Decatur, IL is $54,830 per year, 14.4% above the national median of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Decatur, IL is $54,830 per year, 14.4% above the national median of $47,920. Half of workers earn between $44,610 and $74,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,360 and the ninetieth at $74,830.
Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $49,180. Of the 184 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,360 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $44,610 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $54,830 | +14.4% |
| 75th | $74,780 | +56.1% |
| 90th | $74,830 | +56.2% |
| Mean | $56,450 | +17.8% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $49,180 | 15,210 | |
| 2 | Peoria | $48,100 | 620 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $46,450 | 370 | |
| 4 | Rockford | $45,560 | 460 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $45,500 | 280 | |
| 6 | Champaign | $45,240 | 280 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $44,870 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $54,830 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$54,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,830US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,830 a year, 14.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,360 to $74,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $49,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $54,830, or $26.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,920, so pay in Decatur, IL is 14.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Decatur, IL earns more than $74,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $49,180 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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