School Bus Monitors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for school bus monitors is $13.10 an hour ($27,250 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Tennessee ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.88 | $20,540 |
| 25% of workers | $12.18 | $25,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.10 | $27,250 |
| 75% of workers | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| 90% of workers | $21.03 | $43,740 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $30,640 | 320 |
| Chattanooga | $28,180 | 120 |
| Memphis | $27,250 | 160 |
| Knoxville | $26,680 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 | $44,510 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,660 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,450 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $47,770 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,960 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $71,740 |
| Security Guards | $36,000 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,200 |
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