How much does a bus driver make in Florida?
$44,690a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Florida. That is $21.49 an hour or $3,724 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.49
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $44,690Highest 10%: $54,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| 75th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $54,840 | $26.37 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $49,590 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,240 |
| Sebastian, FL | $48,150 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $47,980 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $47,180 |
| Gainesville, FL | $47,050 |
| Crestview, FL | $46,630 |
| Lakeland, FL | $45,900 |
| Tampa, FL | $45,860 |
| Miami, FL | $45,540 |
| Deltona, FL | $44,040 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $43,090 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $40,120 |
| Wildwood, FL | $39,550 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $39,270 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,790 |
| Pensacola, FL | $38,320 |
| North Port, FL | $36,840 |
| Panama City, FL | $33,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $21.49 ($44,690 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $44,690 against $47,920 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Florida rank for bus driver pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays bus drivers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $49,590 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.