School Bus Monitors Salary
The median school bus monitors salary in the United States is $35,100 per year ($16.88/hour). Salaries range from $28,130 at the entry level to $43,250+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 78,420 school bus monitors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 2.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.88
per hour
Employment
78,420
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$28,130
25th percentile
$31,760
Median
$35,100
75th percentile
$37,760
90th percentile
$43,250
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-2.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
12,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
School Bus Monitors Salary by State
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$24K$42K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$42K
+21%
District of Columbia
$42K
+19%
Oregon
$41K
+17%
Hawaii
$40K
+15%
Vermont
$39K
+11%
Maryland
$39K
+10%
Minnesota
$39K
+10%
North Dakota
$38K
+10%
California
$38K
+9%
Maine
$38K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42,330 | +20.6% |
| District of Columbia | $41,720 | +18.9% |
| Oregon | $40,900 | +16.5% |
| Hawaii | $40,250 | +14.7% |
| Vermont | $39,020 | +11.2% |
| Maryland | $38,750 | +10.4% |
| Minnesota | $38,590 | +9.9% |
| North Dakota | $38,480 | +9.6% |
| California | $38,360 | +9.3% |
| Maine | $38,060 | +8.4% |
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School Bus Monitors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,170 | +34.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,250 | +23.2% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $43,110 | +22.8% |
| Rochester, MN | $41,720 | +18.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $41,720 | +18.9% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $41,660 | +18.7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $41,490 | +18.2% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $41,490 | +18.2% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $41,050 | +17.0% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $40,710 | +16.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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