How much does a bus driver make in Portland?
$62,190a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.90 an hour or $5,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.90
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,140Median: $62,190Highest 10%: $71,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $51,260 | $24.64 | |
| Median | $62,190 | $29.90 | |
| 75th | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| 90th | $71,470 | $34.36 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Medford, OR | $59,850 |
| Bend, OR | $59,330 |
| Salem, OR | $51,570 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,030 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,140 |
| Albany, OR | $47,580 |
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 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
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 $29.90 ($62,190 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $62,190 against $47,920 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,270, so Portland pays 21% more.
Where does Portland rank for bus driver pay?
16 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,470 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.