Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $38.55 an hour ($80,170 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.

$38.55Median hourly pay
$57,600–$80,170Middle half of workers, yearly
2,130People in this job in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 22% higher than the Oregon median ($65,510).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.69$57,600
25% of workers$27.69$57,600
Half of workers (median)$38.55$80,170
75% of workers$38.55$80,170
90% of workers$39.00$81,110

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page)$80,1702,130
Eugene-Springfield$65,510290

Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,800
Light Truck Drivers$47,720
Bus Drivers, School$62,190
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42,950
Driver/Sales Workers$46,330

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