Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Sarasota
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,180 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Sarasota earn between $45,230 and $51,780.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,240 | $4,103 | $23.67 |
| Median | $45,330 | $3,778 | $21.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,230 | $3,769 | $21.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,780 | $4,315 | $24.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Sarasota vs. Florida and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Sarasota earn 5% less than the Florida average ($51,700) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | $49,240 | $45,330 | $40,350 | $58,180 | 260 |
| Florida | $51,700 | $48,300 | $37,070 | $71,380 | 9,130 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Sarasota
On the average salary of $49,240, a single filer in Sarasota takes home about $41,744 a year, or $3,479 a month and $1,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sarasota a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sarasota area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.4), so the average $49,240 buys what about $48,078 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Sarasota ($47,440). A typical home costs $403,601, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Florida cities
Sarasota ranks 4th of 8 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($55,110).
- Miami$55,110
- Orlando$54,010
- Jacksonville$51,770
- Sarasota$49,240
- Tampa$49,020
- Deltona$46,400
- Lakeland$44,250
- Fort Myers$42,300
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Sarasota: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Sarasota?
$23.67 an hour on average, and $21.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Sarasota?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Sarasota?
About $41,744 a year ($3,479 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,240. Florida has no state income tax.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Sarasota than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL (35840). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index (a city in the same metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.