Bus Drivers, School Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $37,100 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 120
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $37,100
    90th
    $37,100

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 44% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,640
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Punta Gorda, FL is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.84 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 21.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.