How much does a bus driver make in Oregon?
$65,510a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Oregon. That is $31.50 an hour or $5,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.50
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,100Median: $65,510Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| Median | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| 75th | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $80,170 |
| Eugene, OR | $65,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 2. Washington | $72,280 |
| 3. Hawaii | $68,500 |
| 4. California | $67,130 |
| 5. Oregon | $65,510 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $65,460 |
| 7. Maryland | $65,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $65,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $31.50 ($65,510 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $65,510 against $59,050 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Oregon rank for bus driver pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays bus drivers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $80,170 a year.
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.