Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $46,640 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $33,450
90th percentile $64,570
Employed locally 2,390
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,450
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $63,080
    90th
    $64,570

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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 Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Miami, FL is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Miami, FL is 18.8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,450 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.