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School Bus Monitors Salary in Montana

The median pay for a school bus monitors in Montana is $33,230/year ($15.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $36K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$33K
Median annual
$15.98/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$36K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $33K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,322/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,258/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,193/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing School Bus Monitors salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $31,760, 25th percentile $32,910, median $33,230, 75th percentile $35,150, 90th percentile $35,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$33KMedian$33K75th$35K90th$36K
Bar chart showing School Bus Monitors salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $31,760, 25th percentile $32,910, median $33,230, 75th percentile $35,150, 90th percentile $35,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level school bus monitors (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $36K or more, a $4K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do school bus monitors make in Montana?

The median is $33,230 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,760, and experienced school bus monitors can clear $35,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $33K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,322/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 48.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a school bus monitors salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median school bus monitors salary is worth about $34,258 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do school bus monitors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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