Careers · Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · Oregon
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Oregon
Bus drivers operate transit buses, intercity coaches, and charter vehicles, transporting passengers on scheduled or chartered routes. Work takes place in urban transit systems, between cities, and at private charter companies In Oregon the median pay is $65,510 a year, 11% above the national median of $59,050.
$65,510median pay in Oregon, per year
$57,600–$80,170middle half earn
2,620employed in Oregon
$59,050U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Oregon
7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Oregon or remote
3employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
WA · IL · MIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringActive ListeningCritical ThinkingService OrientationTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
TransportationCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Licenses and training in Oregon
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in other states
New York · $84,480Washington · $72,280Hawaii · $68,500California · $67,130Massachusetts · $65,460Maryland · $65,220Illinois · $65,200Alaska · $64,150Colorado · $63,010Ohio · $62,760
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bus drivers, transit and intercity and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bus drivers, transit and intercity and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-3052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon, annual.