Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $50,140 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $50,860
Employed locally 280
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $50,860
    90th
    $50,860

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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
    Flint, MI $47,660
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,640

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,750
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,600
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Port, FL is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in North Port, FL is 12.7% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.