School Bus Monitors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $23,090 -34% vs national
Median hourly $11.10
10th percentile $18,300
90th percentile $36,680
Employed locally 90
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,300
    25th
    $20,750
    50th (median)
    $23,090
    75th
    $27,560
    90th
    $36,680

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 38% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 62% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,570
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $25,100

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$42,770
    Firefighters$31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Jackson, MS is $11.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Jackson, MS is 34% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $18,300 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,750.