School Bus Monitors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $34,120 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $42,590
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $32,380
    50th (median)
    $34,120
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $42,590

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 41% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 59% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,440
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $40,710
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,230
    California $39,190
    District of Columbia $36,580
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $36,280

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,420
    Firefighters $51,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $117,020
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Des Moines, IA is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.47 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,380.