How much does a school bus monitor make in Columbus?
$32,830a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $15.78 an hour or $2,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.78
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 155
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,380Median: $32,830Highest 10%: $63,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,380 | $13.16 | |
| 25th | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| Median | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $63,340 | $30.45 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors.
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,570 |
| Dayton, OH | $27,450 |
| Cleveland, OH | $27,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $26,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $15.78 ($32,830 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $32,830 against $35,100 nationally, 6% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $28,110, so Columbus pays 17% more.
Where does Columbus rank for school bus monitor pay?
91 of 155 metro areas with data.
How much does a school bus monitor make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,340 or more.
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.