Washington Median
$42,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $35,100
State Rank
#1 of 50
470 employed here
How much does a School Bus Monitor make in Washington?
School Bus Monitors in Washington take home a median of $42,330 annually — roughly $20.35 an hour — which runs 21% above the national median of $35,100.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $35,770 while the top 10% make $52,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,790 and $47,480 a year.
School Bus Monitor salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,770 | $17.20 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,790 | $18.17 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,330 | $20.35 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,480 | $22.83 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $52,230 | $25.11 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories for School Bus Monitor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
School Bus Monitor salary in other states
District of Columbia $41,720Oregon $40,900Hawaii $40,250Vermont $39,020Maryland $38,750Minnesota $38,590North Dakota $38,480California $38,360Maine $38,060Utah $38,020New Hampshire $37,620New York $36,910Wyoming $36,810Wisconsin $36,640Delaware $36,560Virginia $36,510New Mexico $36,250New Jersey $36,100Massachusetts $36,020Rhode Island $35,910Connecticut $35,350Pennsylvania $35,290Nebraska $34,750Montana $34,740Arizona $34,560South Dakota $34,380Missouri $34,220Florida $34,110Alaska $33,990Illinois $33,840Indiana $33,590Colorado $33,540North Carolina $32,970Iowa $32,740Michigan $32,480Idaho $32,230Georgia $30,130Kansas $29,420Texas $29,300Nevada $29,230Arkansas $28,260Kentucky $28,220Alabama $28,210Oklahoma $28,130Ohio $28,110Tennessee $27,250South Carolina $26,240Louisiana $25,250Mississippi $23,500
Working as a School Bus Monitor in Washington
Nationally, about 78,000 people work as School Bus Monitors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Washington pay ($42,330) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a School Bus Monitor make in Washington?
The median School Bus Monitor salary in Washington is $42,330 per year, or about $20.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,770 at the entry level to $52,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays School Bus Monitors about 21% more than the national median of $35,100. Washington ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for School Bus Monitors?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $42,330 a year. About 470 School Bus Monitors are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.