School Bus Monitors Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $28,910 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $22,970
90th percentile $35,300
Employed locally 30
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,970
    25th
    $26,930
    50th (median)
    $28,910
    75th
    $28,910
    90th
    $35,300

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 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
    Washington $41,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,440
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,230
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,040
    Minnesota $40,000
    Wyoming $38,790

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,740
    Firefighters$58,660
    Security Guards$33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,300
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$64,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Michigan City, IN is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.97 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Michigan City, IN is 17.4% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $22,970 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,930.