Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $50,400 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 1,800
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $38,920
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $63,140

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 33% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,140
    Flint, MI $47,660
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,640

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,140
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,320
    Light Truck Drivers $39,710
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Orlando, FL is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Orlando, FL is 12.3% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,920.