How much does a bus driver make in Montana?
$46,220a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Montana. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.22
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $46,220Highest 10%: $57,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 75th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $57,870 | $27.82 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $56,760 |
| Missoula, MT | $46,650 |
| Bozeman, MT | $46,510 |
| Billings, MT | $46,220 |
| Great Falls, MT | $41,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 27. Michigan | $46,380 |
| 28. Iowa | $46,320 |
| 29. Idaho | $46,250 |
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
| 31. Arizona | $46,050 |
| 32. Kansas | $45,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $22.22 ($46,220 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $46,220 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Montana rank for bus driver pay?
Montana ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays bus drivers the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $56,760 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.