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 |
9,652 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,293 High |
| Champaign Area |
207 Medium |
& |
4.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
182 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
4,536 Large |
& |
4.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
606 High |
| Decatur Area |
89 Small |
& |
2.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
454 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
648 Medium |
& |
4.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
87 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
237 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
101 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
127 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Lake County |
494 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
68 Few |
| McHenry County |
171 Medium |
& |
11.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
175 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
244 Medium |
& |
11.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
396 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
163 Medium |
& |
-0.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
177 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Rockford Area |
213 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
145 Large |
& |
1.4% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Springfield Area |
236 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
256 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Vermilion County |
60 Small |
& |
-6.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Will County |
387 Medium |
& |
8.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| United States |
158,800 Medium |
& |
4.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
20,900 Moderate |