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Bus Driver Salary in Oregon (2026)

$51,270 /year median

$24.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,463/year ($3,289/month) for a single filer

Bus Driver pay range in Oregon

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.