School Bus Monitors Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $31,160 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.98
10th percentile $25,530
90th percentile $37,000
Employed locally 210
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,530
    25th
    $27,130
    50th (median)
    $31,160
    75th
    $34,110
    90th
    $37,000

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 60% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 40% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,700
    El Paso, TX $29,200

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110
    Firefighters $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in McAllen, TX is $14.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in McAllen, TX is 10.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $25,530 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,130.