School Bus Monitors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for school bus monitors is $16.97 an hour ($35,290 a year). About 3,180 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,100). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 25% of workers | $14.82 | $30,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.97 | $35,290 |
| 75% of workers | $18.39 | $38,250 |
| 90% of workers | $20.06 | $41,720 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $36,610 | 160 |
| Reading | $36,140 | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $34,970 | 830 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $34,620 | 2,550 |
| Lancaster | $33,210 | 120 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 | $47,530 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,230 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,810 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,960 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $51,360 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $83,610 |
| Flight Attendants | $39,520 |
| Passenger Attendants | $33,000 |
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