How much does a school bus monitor make in Pennsylvania?
$35,290a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in Pennsylvania. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $35,290Highest 10%: $41,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| Median | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 90th | $41,720 | $20.06 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $36,610 |
| Reading, PA | $36,140 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $34,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,620 |
| Lancaster, PA | $33,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school bus monitors.
| 20. Massachusetts | $36,020 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $35,910 |
| 22. Connecticut | $35,350 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $35,290 |
| 24. Nebraska | $34,750 |
| 25. Montana | $34,740 |
| 26. Arizona | $34,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.97 ($35,290 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $35,290 against $35,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for school bus monitor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays school bus monitors the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $36,610 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.