School Bus Monitors Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $36,250 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $30,210
90th percentile $41,850
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,210
    25th
    $30,230
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $41,850

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 68% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 32% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,110
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $39,520
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,070
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $38,880
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,820

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,680
    Security Guards $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Farmington, NM is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Farmington, NM is 3.6% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $30,210 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,230.