School Bus Monitors pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for school bus monitors is $20.06 an hour ($41,720 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.

$20.06Median hourly pay
$35,710–$45,520Middle half of workers, yearly
2,220People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($35,100). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($41,720).

Pay range for school bus monitors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.35$31,930
25% of workers$17.17$35,710
Half of workers (median)$20.06$41,720
75% of workers$21.89$45,520
90% of workers$22.86$47,560

School Bus Monitors pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$41,7202,220

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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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Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,800
Security Guards$46,830
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Other job titles for this job

Bus MonitorBus AideBus AssistantBus AttendantBus ParaeducatorSchool Bus AideSchool Bus AssistantSchool Bus AttendantSchool Bus EscortSchool Bus MatronSchool Transportation AideSped Bus Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.