School Bus Monitors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $40,710 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $46,200
Employed locally 50
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $43,570
    90th
    $46,200

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 43% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 57% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $41,910
    Washington $41,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $41,190
    Hawaii $39,820

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,310
    Firefighters $90,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $77,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $115,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Olympia, WA is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Olympia, WA is 16.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.