Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,580 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $50,950
Employed locally 90
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,700
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    Light Truck Drivers $44,310
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Montana is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Montana is 5.2% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.