SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Bus Monitors — Columbus
Columbus, GA-AL · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, GA is $27,560 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 21.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, GA is $27,560 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 21.5%. Half of workers earn between $24,070 and $27,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,070 and the ninetieth at $46,030.
Athens leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 312th of 331 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,070 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $24,070 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $27,560 | −21.5% |
| 75th | $27,560 | −21.5% |
| 90th | $46,030 | +31.1% |
| Mean | $28,340 | −19.3% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $27,560 goes as far as $28,619 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,619US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,560 a year, 21.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,070 to $46,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Athens, at $35,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Bus Monitors in Columbus, GA?
The median annual wage is $27,560, or $13.25 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 Columbus, GA is 21.5% 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 Columbus, GA earns more than $46,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,070 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 Athens, at $35,520 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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