School Bus Monitors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $42,310 +21% vs national
Median hourly $20.34
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $49,900
Employed locally 120
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $38,600
    50th (median)
    $42,310
    75th
    $42,310
    90th
    $49,900

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 63% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $41,110
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $39,380
    California $39,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,990

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Security Guards $38,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,050
    Firefighters $72,410
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $632,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Bakersfield, CA is $20.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,600.