School Bus Monitors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $35,060 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $39,400
Employed locally 1,220
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,430
    50th (median)
    $35,060
    75th
    $36,720
    90th
    $39,400

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,650
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,480
    Syracuse, NY $36,200
    Glens Falls, NY $35,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $34,750
    Rochester, NY $34,650

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$75,330
    Firefighters$72,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Buffalo, NY is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,430.