School Bus Monitors pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for school bus monitors is $15.74 an hour ($32,740 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Iowa ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.55 | $28,180 |
| 25% of workers | $13.87 | $28,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.74 | $32,740 |
| 75% of workers | $16.78 | $34,890 |
| 90% of workers | $17.57 | $36,540 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $34,590 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $31,570 | 170 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,320 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,580 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $45,890 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,000 |
| Security Guards | $37,080 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,460 |
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