How much does a bus driver make in Florida?
$48,300a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Florida. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $48,300Highest 10%: $71,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| Median | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $71,380 | $34.32 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $51,790 |
| Miami, FL | $48,300 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,120 |
| Tampa, FL | $46,830 |
| Deltona, FL | $46,790 |
| North Port, FL | $45,330 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $44,760 |
| Lakeland, FL | $41,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 32. Louisiana | $48,860 |
| 33. Texas | $48,740 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $23.22 ($48,300 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $48,300 against $59,050 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Florida rank for bus driver pay?
Florida ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays bus drivers the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $51,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.