Bus Drivers, School Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $39,400 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $44,940
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $39,400
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $44,940

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $46,850
    Homosassa Springs, FL $46,190
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,130
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,300
    Flint, MI $43,550
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $42,320

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,640
    Light Truck Drivers$39,410
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,300
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Cape Coral, FL is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Cape Coral, FL is 16.2% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.