School Bus Monitors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for school bus monitors in the United States was $35,100 ($16.88 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,130 | $13.52 |
| 25th | $31,760 | $15.27 |
| Median | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| 75th | $37,760 | $18.15 |
| 90th | $43,250 | $20.79 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-9094
- Total U.S. employment: 78,420
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $16.88 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $35,110 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $35,100.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $28,130, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $43,250 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
School Bus Monitors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,210 | $13.56 | -19.6% | 130 |
| Alaska | $33,990 | $16.34 | -3.2% | 260 |
| Arizona | $34,560 | $16.62 | -1.5% | 1,570 |
| Arkansas | $28,260 | $13.59 | -19.5% | 780 |
| California | $38,360 | $18.44 | +9.3% | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $33,540 | $16.12 | -4.4% | 150 |
| Connecticut | $35,350 | $16.99 | +0.7% | 1,520 |
| Delaware | $36,560 | $17.58 | +4.2% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $41,720 | $20.06 | +18.9% | 0 |
| Florida | $34,110 | $16.40 | -2.8% | 4,080 |
| Georgia | $30,130 | $14.48 | -14.2% | 2,870 |
| Hawaii | $40,250 | $19.35 | +14.7% | 220 |
| Idaho | $32,230 | $15.49 | -8.2% | 340 |
| Illinois | $33,840 | $16.27 | -3.6% | 6,930 |
| Indiana | $33,590 | $16.15 | -4.3% | 2,020 |
| Iowa | $32,740 | $15.74 | -6.7% | 520 |
| Kansas | $29,420 | $14.15 | -16.2% | 1,240 |
| Kentucky | $28,220 | $13.57 | -19.6% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $25,250 | $12.14 | -28.1% | 1,170 |
| Maine | $38,060 | $18.30 | +8.4% | 160 |
| Maryland | $38,750 | $18.63 | +10.4% | 2,370 |
| Massachusetts | $36,020 | $17.32 | +2.6% | 2,300 |
| Michigan | $32,480 | $15.62 | -7.5% | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | $38,590 | $18.56 | +9.9% | 790 |
| Mississippi | $23,500 | $11.30 | -33.0% | 540 |
| Missouri | $34,220 | $16.45 | -2.5% | 1,530 |
| Montana | $34,740 | $16.70 | -1.0% | 200 |
| Nebraska | $34,750 | $16.71 | -1.0% | 480 |
| Nevada | $29,230 | $14.05 | -16.7% | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $37,620 | $18.09 | +7.2% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $36,100 | $17.35 | +2.8% | 6,100 |
| New Mexico | $36,250 | $17.43 | +3.3% | 330 |
| New York | $36,910 | $17.74 | +5.2% | 19,090 |
| North Carolina | $32,970 | $15.85 | -6.1% | 1,360 |
| North Dakota | $38,480 | $18.50 | +9.6% | 120 |
| Ohio | $28,110 | $13.51 | -19.9% | 1,000 |
| Oklahoma | $28,130 | $13.52 | -19.9% | 720 |
| Oregon | $40,900 | $19.66 | +16.5% | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,290 | $16.97 | +0.5% | 3,180 |
| Rhode Island | $35,910 | $17.27 | +2.3% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $26,240 | $12.62 | -25.2% | 1,180 |
| South Dakota | $34,380 | $16.53 | -2.1% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $27,250 | $13.10 | -22.4% | 830 |
| Texas | $29,300 | $14.09 | -16.5% | 2,610 |
| Utah | $38,020 | $18.28 | +8.3% | 470 |
| Vermont | $39,020 | $18.76 | +11.2% | 70 |
| Virginia | $36,510 | $17.56 | +4.0% | 1,920 |
| Washington | $42,330 | $20.35 | +20.6% | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $36,640 | $17.61 | +4.4% | 310 |
| Wyoming | $36,810 | $17.70 | +4.9% | 330 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for school bus monitors?
The median annual wage for school bus monitors is $35,100 ($16.88 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays school bus monitors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many school bus monitors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 78,420 school bus monitors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do school bus monitors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $16.88. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.