How much does a bus driver make in Montana?
$45,640a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Montana. That is $21.94 an hour or $3,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.94
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $45,640Highest 10%: $57,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 75th | $55,870 | $26.86 | |
| 90th | $57,380 | $27.59 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $56,570 |
| Bozeman, MT | $47,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
| 41. New Mexico | $45,610 |
| 42. Georgia | $45,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $21.94 ($45,640 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $45,640 against $59,050 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Montana rank for bus driver pay?
Montana ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays bus drivers the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $56,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.