How much does a bus driver make in Oregon?
$51,270a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Oregon. That is $24.65 an hour or $4,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.65
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,830Median: $51,270Highest 10%: $67,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 75th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 90th | $67,260 | $32.34 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $62,190 |
| Medford, OR | $59,850 |
| Bend, OR | $59,330 |
| Salem, OR | $51,570 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,030 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,140 |
| Albany, OR | $47,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 12. Alaska | $54,200 |
| 13. Utah | $52,890 |
| 14. Colorado | $52,620 |
| 15. Oregon | $51,270 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $50,990 |
| 17. North Dakota | $50,790 |
| 18. Virginia | $50,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $24.65 ($51,270 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $51,270 against $47,920 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Oregon rank for bus driver pay?
Oregon ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays bus drivers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $62,190 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.