School Bus Monitors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $37,990 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $34,240
90th percentile $44,400
Employed locally 290
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,240
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $37,990
    75th
    $40,870
    90th
    $44,400

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 41% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 59% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,310
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $41,110
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $39,380
    California $39,190

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,450
    Firefighters$99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$79,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Los Angeles, CA is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $34,240 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.