School Bus Monitors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $34,480 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $30,590
90th percentile $42,130
Employed locally 1,020
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,590
    25th
    $31,460
    50th (median)
    $34,480
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $42,130

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Tucson, AZ $34,270
    Yuma, AZ $32,750
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $30,830

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Firefighters $61,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Phoenix, AZ is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $30,590 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,460.