How much does a bus driver make in Salem?
$51,570a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $24.79 an hour or $4,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.79
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,610Median: $51,570Highest 10%: $58,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,610 | $22.89 | |
| 25th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| 75th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 90th | $58,580 | $28.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Portland, OR | $62,190 |
| Medford, OR | $59,850 |
| Bend, OR | $59,330 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,030 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,140 |
| Albany, OR | $47,580 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $24.79 ($51,570 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $51,570 against $47,920 nationally, 8% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,270, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for bus driver pay?
81 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,580 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.