School Bus Monitors pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for school bus monitors is $16.45 an hour ($34,220 a year). About 1,530 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Missouri ranks 28th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.21 | $29,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.45 | $34,220 |
| 75% of workers | $17.47 | $36,340 |
| 90% of workers | $17.60 | $36,600 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $34,880 | 1,140 |
| Joplin | $32,470 | 40 |
| Kansas City | $31,500 | 690 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 | $46,880 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,410 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $60,660 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,030 |
| Security Guards | $40,390 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,260 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $51,210 |
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