School Bus Monitors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $29,700 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.28
10th percentile $25,400
90th percentile $38,880
Employed locally 1,500
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,400
    25th
    $27,130
    50th (median)
    $29,700
    75th
    $32,880
    90th
    $38,880

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 37% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,230
    El Paso, TX $29,200

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Houston, TX is $14.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Houston, TX is 15.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $25,400 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,130.