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How much does a bus driver make in Eugene?

$65,510a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $31.50 an hour or $5,459 a month.

Hourly
$31.50
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
18 of 171
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,100Median: $65,510Highest 10%: $65,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,100$22.64
25th$50,860$24.45
Median$65,510$31.50
75th$65,510$31.50
90th$65,510$31.50

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Portland, OR$80,170
Bus Driver salary in Oregon Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$59,830
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,480
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,700
Material Moving Worker$51,440
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,990
Bus Driver$48,140
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,550
Light Truck Driver$44,920
Laborer and Freight$38,920
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,440
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Eugene?

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $31.50 ($65,510 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Eugene than the national average?

Yes: $65,510 against $59,050 nationally, 11% more.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $65,510, so Eugene pays 0% more.

Where does Eugene rank for bus driver pay?

18 of 171 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Eugene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.