How much does a bus driver make in Portland?
$80,170a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.54 an hour or $6,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.54
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,600Median: $80,170Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| 25th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| Median | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| 75th | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Eugene, OR | $65,510 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.54 ($80,170 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $80,170 against $59,050 nationally, 36% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,510, so Portland pays 22% more.
Where does Portland rank for bus driver pay?
3 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,110 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.