Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $78,220 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $56,200
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 2,010
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,200
    25th
    $56,200
    50th (median)
    $78,220
    75th
    $78,220
    90th
    $79,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 83% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 17% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Columbus, OH $72,480

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $64,330

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Portland, OR-WA is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Portland, OR-WA is 36.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $56,200 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,200.