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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Montana
- Helena$52,410
- Bozeman$51,540
- Billings$46,650
- Missoula$46,300
- Great Falls$42,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $52,410 | $56,760 | $48,150 | $42,585 | 96 |
| Bozeman | $51,540 | $46,510 | $46,420 | $41,927 | 103 |
| Billings | $46,650 | $46,220 | $39,670 | $38,227 | 94 |
| Missoula | $46,300 | $46,650 | $46,650 | $37,963 | 96 |
| Great Falls | $42,450 | $41,910 | $39,960 | $35,050 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bus Drivers, School salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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