Bus Drivers, School Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $45,660 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $47,480
Employed locally 100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $47,480

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 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
    Great Falls, MT $41,170
    Sumter, SC $37,800

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,640
    Light Truck Drivers $45,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Helena, MT is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Helena, MT is 2.9% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.