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Bus Driver Salary in Oregon (2026)
$24.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,463/year ($3,289/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,210 Bus Driver jobs in Oregon (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Bus Driver salary of $51,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,463 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,972 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,922 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,913 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,463 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,289 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Oregon?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Oregon is $51,270 per year ($24.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,350 and $61,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $51,270, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $39,463 per year ($3,289 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,210 Bus Driver jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.