School Bus Monitors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,560 or more. The middle half of school bus monitors in Washington earn between $35,710 and $45,520.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $42KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,690 | $3,474 | $20.04 |
| Median | $41,720 | $3,477 | $20.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,710 | $2,976 | $17.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,520 | $3,793 | $21.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Bus Monitors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
School bus monitors in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($40,750) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($35,150). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $35,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $41,690 | $41,720 | $31,930 | $47,560 | 2,220 |
| Washington, D.C. | $40,750 | $41,720 | $36,990 | $42,740 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $41,690, a single filer in Washington takes home about $34,343 a year, or $2,862 a month and $1,321 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $34,581 | $2,882 |
| Working in DC | $34,343 | $2,862 |
| Working in VA | $34,095 | $2,841 |
| Working in MD | $33,909 | $2,826 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for school bus monitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $41,690 buys what about $38,288 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 14.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Bus Monitors salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$39,340
- Lexington Park, MD$39,680
- Harrisonburg, VA$32,710
- Richmond, VA$34,040
- Lancaster, PA$34,750
- Dover, DE$36,430
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 Washington: questions
How much do school bus monitors make an hour in Washington?
$20.05 an hour on average, and $20.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school bus monitors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school bus monitors take-home pay in Washington?
About $34,343 a year ($2,862 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,690.
Do school bus monitors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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