School Bus Monitors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $39,380 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $49,150
Employed locally 260
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $39,380
    75th
    $42,960
    90th
    $49,150

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 39% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,310
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $41,110
    California $39,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,990

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,190
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Bus Monitors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in San Diego, CA is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for School Bus Monitors salaries?

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in San Diego, CA is 12.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.