Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,130 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $32,590
90th percentile $60,520
Employed locally 210
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,590
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $60,520

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,980
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,970
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$61,400
    Light Truck Drivers$39,530
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Florida is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Florida is 1.9% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,590 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.