School Bus Monitors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for school bus monitors in the U.S. is $35,100 ($16.88 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $35,100
- Mean annual wage
- $35,150
- Median hourly wage
- $16.88
- Employment
- 78,420
78,420 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,130 | $13.52 |
| 25th percentile | $31,760 | $15.27 |
| Median (50th) | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| 75th percentile | $37,760 | $18.15 |
| 90th percentile | $43,250 | $20.79 |
Highest-paying states for school bus monitors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42,330 | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $41,720 | — |
| Oregon | $40,900 | 380 |
| Hawaii | $40,250 | 220 |
| Vermont | $39,020 | 70 |
| Maryland | $38,750 | 2,370 |
| Minnesota | $38,590 | 790 |
| North Dakota | $38,480 | 120 |
| California | $38,360 | 1,260 |
| Maine | $38,060 | 160 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $23,500 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $25,250 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $26,240 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $27,250 median annual wage
- Ohio: $28,110 median annual wage
About this occupation
Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 17.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.1% |
| Master's degree | 1.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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