School Bus Monitors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $30,900 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $26,160
90th percentile $40,100
Employed locally 1,130
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,160
    25th
    $26,160
    50th (median)
    $30,900
    75th
    $33,640
    90th
    $40,100

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 35% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 65% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,700
    El Paso, TX $29,200

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,470
    Firefighters$65,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Dallas, TX is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Dallas, TX is 11.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $26,160 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,160.