Bus Drivers, School Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $46,220 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $48,820
Employed locally 160
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $48,820

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $47,780
    Binghamton, NY $47,370
    Missoula, MT $45,810
    Helena, MT $45,660
    Great Falls, MT $41,170
    Sumter, SC $37,800

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,440
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,200
    Light Truck Drivers $48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Billings, MT is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Billings, MT is 1.7% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Billings?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.