School Bus Monitors pay in California
In California, the median pay for school bus monitors is $18.44 an hour ($38,360 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($35,100). California ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.08 | $35,520 |
| 25% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.44 | $38,360 |
| 75% of workers | $20.89 | $43,450 |
| 90% of workers | $22.20 | $46,170 |
School Bus Monitors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $43,250 | 140 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $41,050 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $40,540 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $38,920 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38,360 | 270 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $38,220 | 110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $36,540 | 280 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,730 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $61,040 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $50,610 |
| Taxi Drivers | $39,260 |
| Passenger Attendants | $43,340 |
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