Where Do These Florida Job Salary Numbers Come From?
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What This Page Covers
SecondActJobs shows pay figures for three example second-act jobs in Florida: tax preparer, school bus driver, and real estate agent. This page explains exactly where those numbers come from, what they mean, and what is still unknown. This is not legal, tax, or career advice. Always confirm details with the relevant agency or employer before making a decision.
What the Numbers Actually Mean
Every pay figure on SecondActJobs comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, known as BLS OES, dated May 2025. These are median pay figures for an occupation and area — not a guarantee of what any one person will earn. Your actual pay can differ based on your location, experience, and employer.
The Three Example Jobs and Their Pay
- Tax preparer: $49,020 median pay in Florida (seasonal, from home is common). Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · Tax preparer.
- School bus driver: $44,690 median pay in Florida — Class B CDL, school hours. Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · School bus driver.
- Real estate agent (Tampa Bay): $48,540 median pay. Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · Real estate sales agent.
You can click through to BLS.gov yourself to check any of these numbers before relying on them.
Licenses and Requirements: What We Know and What We Don't
The school bus driver listing notes that it requires a Class B CDL and school hours. For the tax preparer and real estate agent jobs, this material does not spell out licensing steps. If you are considering either of those paths, confirm requirements directly with the relevant state licensing board or employer. Do not assume there is no license needed just because it isn't listed here.
What the Tool Costs
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What to Do Next
These example figures are a starting reference, not a personal guarantee. The tool is built to read your own document or numbers and compare them against data like this. Before you rely on any pay figure, license requirement, or cost shown here, confirm it with the BLS source link above, the relevant licensing board, or a qualified professional.