Bus Drivers, School Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $40,180 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $25,650
90th percentile $64,120
Employed locally 470
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,650
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $64,120

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,590
    Light Truck Drivers $38,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Port St. Lucie, FL is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.69 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 14.6% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $25,650 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.