School Bus Monitors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $30,570 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $38,490
Employed locally 140
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $30,570
    75th
    $33,850
    90th
    $38,490

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 45% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 55% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $41,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,440
    Harrisonburg, VA $36,730
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,260
    Evansville, IN $33,240
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $33,170

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,100
    Firefighters $38,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Roanoke, VA is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.