How much does a school bus monitor make in California?
$38,360a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in California. That is $18.44 an hour or $3,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.44
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $38,360Highest 10%: $46,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 75th | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| 90th | $46,170 | $22.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $43,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $41,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,220 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school bus monitors.
| 6. Maryland | $38,750 |
| 7. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 8. North Dakota | $38,480 |
| 9. California | $38,360 |
| 10. Maine | $38,060 |
| 11. Utah | $38,020 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $37,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.44 ($38,360 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,360 against $35,100 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for school bus monitor pay?
California ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays school bus monitors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $43,250 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.