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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Oregon (2026)
$31.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,659/year ($4,138/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Transit Bus Drivers (5th of 51), with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 2,620 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $65,510 a year — though pay ranges from $47,100 for newcomers to $81,110 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,620 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Oregon (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $65,510 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 $49,659 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $65,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,681 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,012 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,159 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,659 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,138 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Oregon?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Oregon is $65,510 per year ($31.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,600 and $80,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $65,510, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $49,659 per year ($4,138 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,620 Transit 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.