How much does a school bus monitor make in Washington?
$42,330a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in Washington. That is $20.35 an hour or $3,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.35
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $42,330Highest 10%: $52,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| 75th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $52,230 | $25.11 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $47,170 |
| Kennewick, WA | $41,660 |
| Portland, OR | $41,490 |
| Olympia, WA | $40,710 |
| Spokane, WA | $36,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school bus monitors.
| 1. Washington | $42,330 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $41,720 |
| 3. Oregon | $40,900 |
| 4. Hawaii | $40,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $20.35 ($42,330 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $42,330 against $35,100 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for school bus monitor pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays school bus monitors the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $47,170 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.