School Bus Monitors Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $35,130 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $35,140
Employed locally 90
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $35,130
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $35,140

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 56% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 44% 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
    Gainesville, FL $35,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,060
    Columbus, GA-AL $34,220
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $33,070
    Michigan $32,920

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,030
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Athens, GA is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.54 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Athens, GA is 0.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.