Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach

In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $23.22 an hour ($48,300 a year). About 3,620 people work in this job there.

$23.22Median hourly pay
$48,220–$63,750Middle half of workers, yearly
3,620People in this job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is about the same as the Florida median ($48,300).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.39$40,320
25% of workers$23.18$48,220
Half of workers (median)$23.22$48,300
75% of workers$30.65$63,750
90% of workers$34.91$72,620

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$51,7901,820
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (this page)$48,3003,620
Jacksonville$48,120590
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$46,8301,180
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$46,790210
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$45,330260
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$44,760240
Lakeland-Winter Haven$41,03090

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,580
Light Truck Drivers$42,750
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,610
Bus Drivers, School$45,540
Driver/Sales Workers$36,850

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.