School Bus Monitors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for school bus monitors is $17.74 an hour ($36,910 a year). About 19,090 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($35,100). New York ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.89 | $33,060 |
| 25% of workers | $16.64 | $34,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.74 | $36,910 |
| 75% of workers | $18.80 | $39,110 |
| 90% of workers | $20.58 | $42,810 |
School Bus Monitors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $37,340 | 16,260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $37,130 | 730 |
| Syracuse | $35,950 | 600 |
| Glens Falls | $35,750 | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $34,780 | 690 |
| Kingston | $34,770 | 230 |
| Rochester | $34,710 | 1,290 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34,460 | 1,290 |
| Utica-Rome | $33,800 | 0 |
| Elmira | $33,700 | 50 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $33,290 | 50 |
| Binghamton | $32,370 | 190 |
New York 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $56,640 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,160 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $84,480 |
| Flight Attendants | $126,650 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $55,810 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $44,730 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $80,000 |
| Passenger Attendants | $41,590 |
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