Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $37,480 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $55,050
Employed locally 110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $47,700
    90th
    $55,050

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,820
    Bus Drivers, School $43,540
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East-Central Montana is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in East-Central Montana is 34.7% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.