School Bus Monitors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for school bus monitors is $17.35 an hour ($36,100 a year). About 6,100 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($35,100). New Jersey ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.35 | $36,100 |
| 75% of workers | $17.98 | $37,410 |
| 90% of workers | $20.95 | $43,570 |
School Bus Monitors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $35,010 | 170 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $32,220 | 240 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $59,430 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,470 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $41,600 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,590 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $61,140 |
| Passenger Attendants | $39,760 |
| Security Guards | $38,880 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,760 |
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