How much does a school bus monitor make in Tennessee?
$27,250a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in Tennessee. That is $13.10 an hour or $2,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.10
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,540Median: $27,250Highest 10%: $43,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,540 | $9.88 | |
| 25th | $25,330 | $12.18 | |
| Median | $27,250 | $13.10 | |
| 75th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $43,740 | $21.03 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $30,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,180 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $26,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school bus monitors.
| 44. Alabama | $28,210 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $28,130 |
| 46. Ohio | $28,110 |
| 47. Tennessee | $27,250 |
| 48. South Carolina | $26,240 |
| 49. Louisiana | $25,250 |
| 50. Mississippi | $23,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.10 ($27,250 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $27,250 against $35,100 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for school bus monitor pay?
Tennessee ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays school bus monitors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $30,640 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.