School Bus Monitors Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $28,660 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $23,500
90th percentile $36,440
Employed locally 230
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,500
    25th
    $27,300
    50th (median)
    $28,660
    75th
    $33,400
    90th
    $36,440

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 44% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 56% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,160
    Firefighters$48,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Little Rock, AR is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.11 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $23,500 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,300.