School Bus Monitors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $31,790 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $26,440
90th percentile $40,960
Employed locally 370
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,440
    25th
    $26,440
    50th (median)
    $31,790
    75th
    $35,030
    90th
    $40,960

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 33% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 67% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $31,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $31,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,700
    El Paso, TX $29,200

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,820
    Firefighters $59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Austin, TX is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Austin, TX is 9.1% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $26,440 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,440.