Bus Drivers, School Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,540 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $50,950
Employed locally 390
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $50,950

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,490
    Light Truck Drivers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,920
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East-Central Montana is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East-Central Montana is 7.4% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.