School Bus Monitors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for school bus monitors is $16.88 an hour ($35,100 a year). About 78,420 people work in this job there.
Pay range for school bus monitors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.52 | $28,130 |
| 25% of workers | $15.27 | $31,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.88 | $35,100 |
| 75% of workers | $18.15 | $37,760 |
| 90% of workers | $20.79 | $43,250 |
Best-paying states for school bus monitors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42,330 | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $41,720 | 0 |
| 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 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $34,560
- Arkansas · $28,260
- California · $38,360
- Connecticut · $35,350
- Florida · $34,110
- Georgia · $30,130
- Illinois · $33,840
- Indiana · $33,590
- Iowa · $32,740
- Kansas · $29,420
- Louisiana · $25,250
- Maryland · $38,750
- Massachusetts · $36,020
- Michigan · $32,480
- Minnesota · $38,590
- Mississippi · $23,500
- Missouri · $34,220
- New Jersey · $36,100
- New York · $36,910
- North Carolina · $32,970
- Ohio · $28,110
- Oklahoma · $28,130
- Pennsylvania · $35,290
- South Carolina · $26,240
- Tennessee · $27,250
- Texas · $29,300
- Virginia · $36,510
Education, experience and outlook for school bus monitors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 |
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