How Much Does a School Bus Driver Make in Florida?
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What Does a School Bus Driver Make in Florida?
The median pay for a school bus driver in Florida is $44,690. This number comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OES), May 2025. "Median" means half of school bus drivers earn more than this, and half earn less. Your own pay can be higher or lower depending on your district, your hours, and your experience.
You can check this number yourself at the source: BLS OES, May 2025 · School bus driver.
What License Do You Need?
The BLS listing notes that this job requires a Class B CDL (commercial driver's license) and that the work is on school hours. That is the only licensing detail included in this material. It does not say how to get a Class B CDL, how long it takes, or what it costs.
Confirm the exact steps, cost, and timeline with your state's driving license agency or your local school district before you make plans around this job. This is not legal or professional advice.
How Does It Compare to Other Second-Act Jobs?
The same material lists two other example jobs in Florida, so you can compare:
- Tax preparer: median pay $49,020 (BLS OES, May 2025). See the BLS page.
- Real estate sales agent, Tampa Bay: median pay $48,540 (BLS OES, May 2025). See the BLS page.
The material does not describe licensing steps for these two jobs. Check with the relevant state licensing board or employer for that.
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What We Don't Know
- We don't know the pay for your exact city — the $44,690 figure is a Florida-wide median, not a city number.
- We don't know how long it takes to get a Class B CDL, or what it costs.
- We don't know if there are openings hiring near you right now.
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What to Do Next
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