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School Bus Monitors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do School Bus Monitors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,360
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.1% vs 2024
$40,120
Mean Salary
$38,360
Median Salary
$18.44
Hourly Rate
1,260 people work as School Bus Monitors in California
School Bus Monitors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
School Bus Monitors in California earn a median salary of $38,360 per year ($3,196/month).
This is 12.6% above the national average of $34,077.
California ranks #9 out of 50 states for School Bus Monitors pay.
Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: School Bus Monitors
Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.
Salaries for School Bus Monitors in California range from $35,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,570 and $43,450.
Median $38,360
P10: $35,520P25: $36,570P75: $43,450P90: $46,170
10th
$35,520
25th
$36,570
Median
$38,360
75th
$43,450
90th
$46,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,520
$17.08
$2,960
25th Percentile
$36,570
$17.58
$3,047
Median (50th)
$38,360
$18.44
$3,196
75th Percentile
$43,450
$20.89
$3,620
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,170
$22.20
$3,847
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do School Bus Monitors make in California?
The median annual salary for School Bus Monitors in California is $38,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,120.
What is the salary range for a School Bus Monitors in California?
Salaries for School Bus Monitors in California range from $35,520 at the 10th percentile to $46,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,570 and $43,450.
What is the starting salary for a School Bus Monitors in California?
Entry-level School Bus Monitors positions in California typically start around $35,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as School Bus Monitors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,260 people are employed as School Bus Monitors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a School Bus Monitors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a School Bus Monitors in California is approximately $18.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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