School Bus Monitors pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,030 or more. The middle half of school bus monitors in Columbus earn between $24,070 and $27,560.
- $24K10th
- $24K25th
- $28KMedian
- $28K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,340 | $2,362 | $13.62 |
| Median | $27,560 | $2,297 | $13.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,070 | $2,006 | $11.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $27,560 | $2,297 | $13.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Bus Monitors pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
School bus monitors in Columbus earn about the same as the Georgia average ($28,830) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($35,150). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $35,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $28,340 | $27,560 | $24,070 | $46,030 | n/a |
| Georgia | $28,830 | $30,130 | $17,590 | $37,380 | 2,870 |
| United States | $35,150 | $35,100 | $28,130 | $43,250 | 78,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Bus Monitors salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $28,340, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $24,282 a year, or $2,024 a month and $934 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $24,282 | $2,024 |
| Working in AL | $23,851 | $1,988 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for school bus monitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $28,340 buys what about $31,737 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
School Bus Monitors salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($35,370).
Highest-paying cities for school bus monitors
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($49,210).
- Seattle, WA$49,210
- San Francisco, CA$44,050
- Portland, OR$43,110
- Sacramento, CA$42,030
- Rochester, MN$41,990
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School Bus Monitors salary in Columbus: questions
How much do school bus monitors make an hour in Columbus?
$13.62 an hour on average, and $13.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school bus monitors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school bus monitors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $24,282 a year ($2,024 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,340.
Do school bus monitors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,150).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9094; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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