School Bus Monitors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $28,700 -18% vs national
Median hourly $13.80
10th percentile $24,760
90th percentile $35,350
Employed locally 410
National median $34,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,760
    25th
    $24,780
    50th (median)
    $28,700
    75th
    $28,720
    90th
    $35,350

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    School Bus Monitors salary vs area income 42% Median School Bus Monitors salary is 58% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,270
    Topeka, KS $33,560
    Joplin, MO-KS $32,470
    Jacksonville, FL $31,570
    Kansas City, MO-KS $29,440
    Jackson, MS $23,090

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Bus Monitors in Wichita, KS is $13.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Bus Monitors salary in Wichita, KS is 18% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level School Bus Monitors (10th percentile) earn around $24,760 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,780.