SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Bus Monitors — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in District of Columbia comes to $41,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,100 by 18.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in District of Columbia comes to $41,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,100 by 18.9%. Pay ranges from under $36,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,100 to $41,720.
District of Columbia ranks number 2nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Washington records the highest median at $41,720. Of the 465 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 432nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,990 | +5.4% |
| 25th | $41,100 | +17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $41,720 | +18.9% |
| 75th | $41,720 | +18.9% |
| 90th | $42,740 | +21.8% |
| Mean | $40,750 | +16.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $41,720 | 2,220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $41,720 buys what $37,962 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,962US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,720 a year, 18.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,990 to $42,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $41,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Bus Monitors in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $41,720, or $20.06 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 District of Columbia is 18.9% higher. 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 District of Columbia earns more than $42,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,990 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 Washington, at $41,720 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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