School Bus Monitors Salary (2025)
Based on 78,420 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,130 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $31,760 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $35,100 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $37,760 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $43,250 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$28K
25th
$32K
Median
$35K
75th
$38K
90th
$43K
Highest Paying States for School Bus Monitors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $44,330 |
| Oregon | $41,810 |
| Maryland | $40,760 |
| District of Columbia | $40,750 |
| Vermont | $40,470 |
| Hawaii | $40,350 |
| California | $40,120 |
| Utah | $39,830 |
| New Mexico | $39,350 |
| Minnesota | $38,740 |
Geographic Salary Variation
School Bus Monitors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $44,330 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $38,740 — a difference of $5,590. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About School Bus Monitors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 78,420 workers were employed as School Bus Monitorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $35,150 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-9094