Bus Drivers, School Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $62,150 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $74,780
Employed locally 2,570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $51,050
    50th (median)
    $62,150
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $74,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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
    Worcester, MA $60,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Portland, OR-WA is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Portland, OR-WA is 32.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,050.