Bus Drivers, School Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $45,480 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 380
National median $47,040

Compare Bus Drivers, School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how West Montana stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, School
in
West Montana
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $43,670
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $50,500

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,200
    Light Truck Drivers $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,650
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in West Montana is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in West Montana is 3.3% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,670.