Bus Drivers, School Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,110 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $64,000
Employed locally 140
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $64,000

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,460
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,970
    Light Truck Drivers $43,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Central Oregon is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Central Oregon is 2.3% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.