Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

In Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $24.90 an hour ($51,790 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.

$24.90Median hourly pay
$48,420–$64,880Middle half of workers, yearly
1,820People in this job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL)

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 7% higher than the Florida median ($48,300).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.89$35,140
25% of workers$23.28$48,420
Half of workers (median)$24.90$51,790
75% of workers$31.19$64,880
90% of workers$31.19$64,880

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (this page)$51,7901,820
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,250
Light Truck Drivers$41,870
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,340
Bus Drivers, School$38,790
Driver/Sales Workers$35,180

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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.