School Bus Monitors pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for school bus monitors is $17.56 an hour ($36,510 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,100). Virginia ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.57 | $28,220 |
| 25% of workers | $14.54 | $30,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.56 | $36,510 |
| 75% of workers | $20.48 | $42,600 |
| 90% of workers | $22.13 | $46,020 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | $37,660 | 30 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $35,040 | 430 |
| Roanoke | $33,080 | 140 |
| Richmond | $30,420 | 270 |
| Lynchburg | $30,240 | 70 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 | $50,190 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $38,670 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,710 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $52,940 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $37,560 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,900 |
| Security Guards | $43,640 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,070 |
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