Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,110 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Portland earn between $57,600 and $80,170.
- $58K10th
- $58K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,070 | $5,922 | $34.17 |
| Median | $80,170 | $6,681 | $38.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,600 | $4,800 | $27.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,170 | $6,681 | $38.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($66,860) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $71,070 | $80,170 | $57,600 | $81,110 | 2,130 |
| Oregon | $66,860 | $65,510 | $47,100 | $81,110 | 2,620 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $71,070, a single filer in Portland takes home about $53,762 a year, or $4,480 a month and $2,068 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $58,828 | $4,902 |
| Working in OR | $53,762 | $4,480 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $71,070 buys what about $67,415 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 2 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Portland$71,070
- Eugene$60,400
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Portland: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Portland?
$34.17 an hour on average, and $38.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Portland?
About $53,762 a year ($4,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,070. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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