How much does a bus driver make in Bend?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $62,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 90th | $62,320 | $29.96 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Portland, OR | $62,190 |
| Medford, OR | $59,850 |
| Salem, OR | $51,570 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,030 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,140 |
| Albany, OR | $47,580 |
Related jobs in Bend
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Salaries for every job in Bend, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $59,330 against $47,920 nationally, 24% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,270, so Bend pays 16% more.
Where does Bend rank for bus driver pay?
40 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,320 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.