Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $40,290 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $54,520
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $40,290
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $54,520

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,580
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $51,630
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $50,400
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,140
    Flint, MI $47,660
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,840
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,390
    Light Truck Drivers $48,480
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lakeland, FL is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Lakeland, FL is 29.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lakeland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.