Bus Drivers, School Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $41,170 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $41,170
    75th
    $41,170
    90th
    $47,380

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 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
    Billings, MT $46,220
    Missoula, MT $45,810
    Helena, MT $45,660
    Sumter, SC $37,800

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Great Falls, MT is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Great Falls, MT is 12.5% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.