Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $44,530 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $55,050
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $44,530
    75th
    $55,040
    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 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
    Bus Drivers, School $45,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in West Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in West Montana is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is West Montana above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in West Montana is 22.5% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.