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Bus Driver Salary in Montana (2026)
$22.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,902/year ($3,159/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,630 Bus Driver jobs in Montana (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Bus Driver salary of $46,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,902 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,366 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,536 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,416 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,902 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,159 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Montana?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Montana is $46,220 per year ($22.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,840 and $48,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Montana?
- On the median salary of $46,220, a single filer in Montana takes home about $37,902 per year ($3,159 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,630 Bus Driver jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.