School Bus Monitors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $35,980 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 40
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $47,930

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 42% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Bus Monitors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,330
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,260
    Bend, OR $43,210
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $42,970

    Nearby metros — School Bus Monitors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,330
    Maryland $36,900
    Massachusetts $36,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,990
    Omaha, NE-IA $35,940
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,630

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Firefighters $60,220
    Security Guards $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,780
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Amherst Town, MA is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2.9% above the national median of $34,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Bus Monitors in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.