SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Bus Monitors — Indiana
Indiana · 8 metro areas compared
At $33,590, median pay for School Bus Monitors in Indiana tracks the national median of $35,100 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $33,590, median pay for School Bus Monitors in Indiana tracks the national median of $35,100 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,910 and $36,020. The lowest tenth earn under $27,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,500.
Employment stands at 2,020, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Indiana ranks 32nd by median wage. Elkhart leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 713th of 753 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,640 | −21.3% |
| 25th | $29,910 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $33,590 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $36,020 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $38,500 | +9.7% |
| Mean | $33,300 | −5.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $36,490 | 80 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $35,620 | 100 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $33,590 | 780 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $32,340 | 100 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $32,030 | 30 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $29,910 | 60 | |
| 7 | Michigan City | $28,910 | 30 | |
| 8 | Kokomo | $24,150 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $33,590 goes as far as $36,002 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,002US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,590 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,640 to $38,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,020 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $36,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Bus Monitors in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $33,590, or $16.15 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 Indiana is 4.3% 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 Indiana earns more than $38,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,640 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 Elkhart, at $36,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,020 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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