Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Eugene, OR

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

Median annual salary $64,330 +12% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $46,250
90th percentile $64,330
Employed locally 270
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,250
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $64,330
    75th
    $64,330
    90th
    $64,330

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 93% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,310

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eugene, OR is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Eugene, OR is 12% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eugene?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $46,250 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.