School Bus Monitors pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for school bus monitors is $15.62 an hour ($32,480 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Michigan ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.77 | $28,630 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.62 | $32,480 |
| 75% of workers | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| 90% of workers | $20.53 | $42,700 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $36,930 | 70 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $36,240 | 540 |
| Flint | $31,860 | 0 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $29,540 | 430 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 |
|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,380 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,330 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,490 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $47,660 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $36,540 |
| Passenger Attendants | $40,250 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,960 |
| Security Guards | $37,080 |
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