Bus Drivers, School Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $39,270 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.88
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $49,440
Employed locally 390
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $39,270
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $49,440

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 38% 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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,780
    Light Truck Drivers $37,770
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tallahassee, FL is $18.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Tallahassee, FL is 16.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.