School Bus Monitors Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $31,330 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.06
10th percentile $27,400
90th percentile $41,420
Employed locally 130
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,400
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $31,330
    75th
    $33,670
    90th
    $41,420

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 40% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 60% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,110
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $39,520
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $39,380
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,070

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,130
    Firefighters $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Fayetteville, AR is $15.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Fayetteville, AR is 10.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $27,400 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.