Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Government-sponsored local transportation systems
- Long distance bus companies
- Charter bus companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will be about as fast as average. Increased demand for curbside intercity bus service will provide good job opportunities. As the population grows, cities and governments are also upgrading their public transportation systems.
Many job openings will occur as people retire from this career. Job prospects are best for people willing to work part time or irregular shifts.
Bus Drivers (CIS 100261)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
11,683 Large |
& |
11.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,559 High |
| Champaign Area |
177 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
199 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Cook County |
5,822 Large |
& |
13.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
795 High |
| Decatur Area |
101 Medium |
& |
1.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
397 Medium |
& |
3.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| Du Page County |
883 Large |
& |
13.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
121 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
386 Large |
& |
11.4% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
69 Small |
& |
-10.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
209 Medium |
& |
11.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Lake County |
644 Large |
& |
17.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
92 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
139 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
208 Medium |
& |
0.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
241 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
364 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
123 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
149 Medium |
& |
24.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Rockford Area |
182 Medium |
& |
-6.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
194 Large |
& |
7.2% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Springfield Area |
299 Large |
& |
-13.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
397 Large |
& |
9.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
52 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
48 Small |
& |
4.2% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
521 Large |
& |
25.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
82 Moderate |
| United States |
194,100 Large |
& |
5.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
24,700 Moderate |