School Bus Monitors pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for school bus monitors is $13.59 an hour ($28,260 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Arkansas ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.13 | $23,160 |
| 25% of workers | $12.09 | $25,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.59 | $28,260 |
| 75% of workers | $16.74 | $34,820 |
| 90% of workers | $19.80 | $41,190 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $31,950 | 70 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $30,990 | 130 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $28,850 | 230 |
| Jonesboro | $27,990 | 50 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $45,500 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $29,740 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,130 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $37,520 |
| Security Guards | $35,770 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $31,270 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,000 |
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