Bus Drivers, School Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $48,840 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 430
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $63,830
    90th
    $65,050

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 30% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $63,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Worcester, MA $60,320

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,460
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,600
    Light Truck Drivers $44,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eugene, OR is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Eugene, OR is 3.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.