School Bus Monitors Salary by State
The national median pay for school bus monitors is $35,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $23,500 in Mississippi to $42,330 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,130
- 25th percentile
- $31,760
- Median
- $35,100
- 75th percentile
- $37,760
- Top 10%
- $43,250
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 78,420 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $42,330 | +21% | $35,770 | $52,230 | 470 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $41,720 | +19% | $36,990 | $42,740 | Not published |
| 3 | Oregon | $40,900 | +17% | $34,620 | $51,310 | 380 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $40,250 | +15% | $32,130 | $45,240 | 220 |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,020 | +11% | $34,900 | $54,530 | 70 |
| 6 | Maryland | $38,750 | +10% | $32,480 | $47,550 | 2,370 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $38,590 | +10% | $33,030 | $43,900 | 790 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $38,480 | +10% | $33,070 | $45,720 | 120 |
| 9 | California | $38,360 | +9% | $35,520 | $46,170 | 1,260 |
| 10 | Maine | $38,060 | +8% | $30,470 | $46,770 | 160 |
| 11 | Utah | $38,020 | +8% | $31,570 | $48,330 | 470 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $37,620 | +7% | $22,950 | $47,060 | 120 |
| 13 | New York | $36,910 | +5% | $33,060 | $42,810 | 19,090 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $36,810 | +5% | $31,060 | $46,390 | 330 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $36,640 | +4% | $29,130 | $43,410 | 310 |
| 16 | Delaware | $36,560 | +4% | $31,200 | $46,690 | 280 |
| 17 | Virginia | $36,510 | +4% | $28,220 | $46,020 | 1,920 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $36,250 | +3% | $30,230 | $64,750 | 330 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $36,100 | +3% | $32,220 | $43,570 | 6,100 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $36,020 | +3% | $33,690 | $42,270 | 2,300 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $35,910 | +2% | $31,200 | $44,460 | Not published |
| 22 | Connecticut | $35,350 | +1% | $34,010 | $49,570 | 1,520 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $35,290 | +1% | $29,040 | $41,720 | 3,180 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $34,750 | −1% | $28,870 | $47,400 | 480 |
| 25 | Montana | $34,740 | −1% | $30,620 | $44,510 | 200 |
| 26 | Arizona | $34,560 | −2% | $30,580 | $41,440 | 1,570 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $34,380 | −2% | $32,820 | $35,650 | 140 |
| 28 | Missouri | $34,220 | −3% | $28,600 | $36,600 | 1,530 |
| 29 | Florida | $34,110 | −3% | $28,220 | $39,650 | 4,080 |
| 30 | Alaska | $33,990 | −3% | $30,840 | $37,720 | 260 |
| 31 | Illinois | $33,840 | −4% | $31,200 | $38,390 | 6,930 |
| 32 | Indiana | $33,590 | −4% | $27,640 | $38,500 | 2,020 |
| 33 | Colorado | $33,540 | −4% | $30,800 | $37,020 | 150 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $32,970 | −6% | $27,650 | $39,080 | 1,360 |
| 35 | Iowa | $32,740 | −7% | $28,180 | $36,540 | 520 |
| 36 | Michigan | $32,480 | −7% | $28,630 | $42,700 | 1,860 |
| 37 | Idaho | $32,230 | −8% | $25,610 | $44,710 | 340 |
| 38 | Georgia | $30,130 | −14% | $17,590 | $37,380 | 2,870 |
| 39 | Kansas | $29,420 | −16% | $26,090 | $35,400 | 1,240 |
| 40 | Texas | $29,300 | −17% | $23,360 | $37,400 | 2,610 |
| 41 | Nevada | $29,230 | −17% | $25,130 | $40,260 | 160 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $28,260 | −19% | $23,160 | $41,190 | 780 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $28,220 | −20% | $19,820 | $34,940 | 370 |
| 44 | Alabama | $28,210 | −20% | $23,920 | $41,820 | 130 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $28,130 | −20% | $17,830 | $35,230 | 720 |
| 46 | Ohio | $28,110 | −20% | $26,580 | $62,070 | 1,000 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $27,250 | −22% | $20,540 | $43,740 | 830 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $26,240 | −25% | $17,490 | $36,090 | 1,180 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $25,250 | −28% | $17,020 | $39,320 | 1,170 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $23,500 | −33% | $16,910 | $34,280 | 540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
School Bus Monitors salary questions
Which state pays school bus monitors the most?
Washington, with a median of $42,330 a year (+21% vs. the national median of $35,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays school bus monitors the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $23,500 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most school bus monitors work?
New York has the most jobs, about 19,090, with a median of $36,910.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.