School Bus Monitors Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $25,470 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.25
10th percentile $21,130
90th percentile $29,770
Employed locally 90
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,130
    25th
    $25,470
    50th (median)
    $25,470
    75th
    $25,470
    90th
    $29,770

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 50% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,790
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Firefighters $46,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Brownsville, TX is $12.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Brownsville, TX is 27.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $21,130 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,470.