SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Bus Monitors — Boise City
Boise City, ID · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $29,600 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 15.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $29,600 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 15.7%. Half of workers earn between $27,700 and $35,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,950 and the ninetieth at $42,660.
Twin Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $25,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 502nd of 507 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,950 | −23.2% |
| 25th | $27,700 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $29,600 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $35,020 | −0.2% |
| 90th | $42,660 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $32,130 | −8.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $25,250 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $29,600 goes as far as $30,995 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,995US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,600 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,950 to $42,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $25,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Bus Monitors in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $29,600, or $14.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,100, so pay in Boise City, ID is 15.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boise City, ID earns more than $42,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Twin Falls, at $25,250 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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