SOC 33-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Bus Monitors — Slidell
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Slidell, LA is $27,260 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 22.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Slidell, LA is $27,260 a year, trailing the national median of $35,100 by 22.3%. Half of workers earn between $23,100 and $27,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,100 and the ninetieth at $27,260.
Lake Charles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $31,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 246th of 264 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,100 | −34.2% |
| 25th | $23,100 | −34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $27,260 | −22.3% |
| 75th | $27,260 | −22.3% |
| 90th | $27,260 | −22.3% |
| Mean | $25,630 | −27.0% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $31,410 | 110 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $29,300 | 220 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $25,070 | 250 | |
| 4 | Houma | $17,050 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Slidell run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $27,260 goes as far as $30,907 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,907US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,260 a year, 22.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,100 to $27,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $31,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Bus Monitors in Slidell, LA?
The median annual wage is $27,260, or $13.11 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 Slidell, LA is 22.3% 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 Slidell, LA earns more than $27,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,100 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 Lake Charles, at $31,410 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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