School Bus Monitors
SOC 33-9094 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for School Bus Monitors is $33,130, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $33,970, and an estimated 72,320 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +13.8% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +1.2% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 2.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for School Bus Monitors has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,130 | $33,130 | 72,320 |
| 2022 | $29,880 | $31,110 | 64,100 |
| 2021 | $29,100 | $32,723 | 55,310 |
Nominal change
+13.8%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+1.2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-2.7%
Declining
Employment 2024
71,400
Projected 2034
69,500
Annual Openings
12,600
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where School Bus Monitors earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $33,130. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $42,590 | +28.6% | 1,480 |
| Washington | $39,330 | +18.7% | 380 |
| California | $39,160 | +18.2% | 1,420 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $38,120 | +15.1% | 60 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,950 | +14.5% | — |
| Minnesota | $37,580 | +13.4% | 1,430 |
| North Dakota | $37,470 | +13.1% | 150 |
| New York | $37,150 | +12.1% | 16,480 |
| Delaware | $36,420 | +9.9% | 270 |
| Oregon | $36,030 | +8.8% | 440 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$26,530
25th Pct
$29,540
Median
$33,130
75th Pct
$37,890
90th Pct
$41,090
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