School Bus Monitors pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,460 or more. The middle half of school bus monitors in Providence earn between $35,320 and $36,190.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Median | $35,910 | $2,992 | $17.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,320 | $2,943 | $16.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,190 | $3,016 | $17.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Bus Monitors pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
School bus monitors in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($37,010) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($35,150). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $35,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $36,810 | $35,910 | $31,200 | $44,460 | 1,510 |
| Rhode Island | $37,010 | $35,910 | $31,200 | $44,460 | n/a |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $36,810, a single filer in Providence takes home about $30,993 a year, or $2,583 a month and $1,192 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $30,993 | $2,583 |
| Working in MA | $30,236 | $2,520 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for school bus monitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $36,810 buys what about $36,169 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 14.3 years of this average salary before tax.
School Bus Monitors salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$39,060
- Boston, MA$38,270
- Barnstable, MA$39,100
- Hartford, CT$39,610
- Amherst, MA$38,220
- New Haven, CT$37,250
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 Providence: questions
How much do school bus monitors make an hour in Providence?
$17.70 an hour on average, and $17.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school bus monitors salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school bus monitors take-home pay in Providence?
About $30,993 a year ($2,583 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,810. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do school bus monitors earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.18, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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