School Bus Monitor Salary in Idaho: $33,500 Average

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Average base salary, Idaho

$33,500 / year

≈ $2,800 per month · $16.11 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Idaho · median $33,500

25th percentile
$28,500Average
$33,50075th percentile
$35,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

School Bus Monitor salary by state

Alabama$30,500

Alaska$36,500

Arizona$36,000

Arkansas$32,000

California$41,500

Colorado$35,500

Connecticut$39,000

Delaware$39,500

District of Columbia$42,000

Florida$35,500

Georgia$30,000

Hawaii$42,000

Idaho$33,500

Illinois$35,500

Indiana$34,500

Iowa$33,500

Kansas$32,000

Kentucky$28,000

Louisiana$27,000

Maine$39,500

Maryland$42,000

Massachusetts$38,500

Michigan$35,500

Minnesota$40,000

Mississippi$25,500

Missouri$34,500

Montana$36,500

Nebraska$39,000

Nevada$33,500

New Hampshire$38,000

New Jersey$38,000

New Mexico$40,500

New York$39,000

North Carolina$34,500

North Dakota$39,500

Ohio$36,000

Oklahoma$29,000

Oregon$43,500

Pennsylvania$36,000

Rhode Island$38,500

South Carolina$27,500

South Dakota$35,500

Tennessee$31,000

Texas$30,500

Utah$41,000

Vermont$42,000

Virginia$38,000

Washington$46,000

Wisconsin$37,000

Wyoming$39,000

About this role

School Bus Monitor is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What School Bus Monitors do

Announce routes or stops.
Assist children with disabilities or children with psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues with boarding and exiting the school bus.
Buckle seatbelts or fasten wheelchair tie-down straps to secure passengers for transportation.
Clean school bus interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
Direct students boarding and exiting the school bus.

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

School Bus Monitor pay by experience level

Entry level$29,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$33,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$36,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$39,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$45,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-2.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

12,600

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

School Bus Monitor salary by industry

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

37,190 workers

$37,000

School and Employee Bus Transportation

35,140 workers

$37,000

Educational Services

32,040 workers

$35,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

29,750 workers

$35,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

29,630 workers

$35,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

6,730 workers

$38,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

6,700 workers

$38,500

Educational Support Services

2,330 workers

$37,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

2,200 workers

$38,500

Social Assistance

1,900 workers

$33,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

School Bus Monitor pays 48% below the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).

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Security Guard$44,000

Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45,000

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$47,000

Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,000

Parking Enforcement Worker$53,000

First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,000

Private Detectives and Investigators$62,500

Bailiff$64,000

Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,000

Careers related to School Bus Monitor

Bus Drivers, School$50,000

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$62,500

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,500

Passenger Attendant$39,000

Subway and Streetcar Operators$80,000

Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a School Bus Monitor make?

The average base salary for a School Bus Monitor in the United States is $36,500 per year, or about $17.55 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $33,000 and $39,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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