SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · United States
School Bus Monitors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for School Bus Monitors across the United States is $35,100 per year, measured over 78,420 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $42,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for School Bus Monitors
Pay for this occupation varies by 80.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $42,330 and Mississippi pays $23,500.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $42,330 | 470 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $41,720 | — | |
| 3 | Oregon | $40,900 | 380 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $40,250 | 220 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,020 | 70 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $38,750 | 2,370 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $38,590 | 790 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $38,480 | 120 | |
| 9 | California | $38,360 | 1,260 | |
| 10 | Maine | $38,060 | 160 |
States with the most School Bus Monitors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 19,090 | $36,910 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 6,930 | $33,840 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 6,100 | $36,100 | |
| 4 | Florida | 4,080 | $34,110 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,180 | $35,290 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,870 | $30,130 | |
| 7 | Texas | 2,610 | $29,300 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 2,370 | $38,750 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,300 | $36,020 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 2,020 | $33,590 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $47,170 | 190 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $43,250 | 140 |
| 3 | Eugene | $43,110 | 100 |
| 4 | Rochester | $41,720 | 70 |
| 5 | Washington | $41,720 | 2,220 |
| 6 | Kennewick | $41,660 | 60 |
| 7 | Lexington Park | $41,490 | 90 |
| 8 | Portland | $41,490 | 210 |
| 9 | Stockton | $41,050 | 40 |
| 10 | Olympia | $40,710 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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