School Bus Monitors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,260 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 50
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $49,370

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 46% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 54% 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
    Bend, OR $43,210
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $42,970
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,310

    Nearby metros — School Bus Monitors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,310
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $41,110
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $39,380
    California $39,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,990

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$112,630
    Firefighters$108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Sacramento, CA is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.