Bus Drivers, School Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $31,560 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.17
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 150
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $31,560
    75th
    $42,300
    90th
    $50,500

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 47% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 53% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,790
    Light Truck Drivers$41,320
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Panama City, FL is $15.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.75 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Panama City, FL is 32.9% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.