What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for First Student Bus Monitor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where First Student Bus Monitor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Goodman, MS (40.6% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Goodman, MS $45,335 $3,777 $871 $21.80 Nome, AK $39,985 $3,332 $768 $19.22 Berkeley, CA $39,467 $3,288 $758 $18.97 Sitka, AK $38,830 $3,235 $746 $18.67 Hoboken, NJ $38,592 $3,216 $742 $18.55 Pittsburg, CA $38,069 $3,172 $732 $18.30 Scottsdale, AZ $37,878 $3,156 $728 $18.21 Santa Clara, CA $37,855 $3,154 $727 $18.20 Livermore, CA $37,809 $3,150 $727 $18.18 Northfield, VT $37,587 $3,132 $722 $18.07

First Student Bus Monitor

First Student Bus Monitor Salary

Q: How much does a First Student Bus Monitor make?

The average annual pay for a first student bus monitor in the United States is $32,233 a year — that works out to approximately $15.50 an hour. The middle 80% of First Student Bus Monitors earn between $24,500 (10th percentile) and $43,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Student Bus Monitor Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to First Student Bus Monitor in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Bus Manager at $74,406 (230.8%) above First Student Bus Monitor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Bus Manager $106,639 $8,886 $2,050 $51.27 Commercial Bus Driver $47,538 $3,961 $914 $22.85 Special Needs Bus Driver $41,912 $3,492 $806 $20.15 School Bus Monitor $32,233 $2,686 $619 $15.50 Bus Monitor $30,840 $2,570 $593 $14.83

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First Student Bus Monitor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$32,233

Columbus

Ohio

$31,133

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How much does a First Student Bus Monitor make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a First Student Bus Monitor in the United States is $32,233 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $619/week or $2,686/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $47,000 and as low as $14,500, the majority of First Student Bus Monitor salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $35,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a First Student Bus Monitor varies greatly (by as much as 7000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A First Student Bus Monitor in your area makes on average $31,133 per year, or $1,100 (3.413%) less than the national average annual salary of $32,233. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for First Student Bus Monitor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for First Student Bus Monitor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for First Student Bus Monitor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a First Student Bus Monitor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Goodman, MS, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $7,234 (22.4%), and Goodman, MS, furthers that trend with another $13,102 (40.6%) above the $32,233 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a First Student Bus Monitor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 18% between Goodman, MS, and Northfield, VT, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a First Student Bus Monitor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Goodman, MS	$45,335	$3,777	$871	$21.80
Nome, AK	$39,985	$3,332	$768	$19.22
Berkeley, CA	$39,467	$3,288	$758	$18.97
Sitka, AK	$38,830	$3,235	$746	$18.67
Hoboken, NJ	$38,592	$3,216	$742	$18.55
Pittsburg, CA	$38,069	$3,172	$732	$18.30
Scottsdale, AZ	$37,878	$3,156	$728	$18.21
Santa Clara, CA	$37,855	$3,154	$727	$18.20
Livermore, CA	$37,809	$3,150	$727	$18.18
Northfield, VT	$37,587	$3,132	$722	$18.07

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Student Bus Monitor Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the First Student Bus Monitor category.

For example Bus Manager jobs pay as much as $74,406 (230.8%) more than the average First Student Bus Monitor salary of $32,233. If you're qualified, finding work as a Bus Manager may help you make more money than that of the average First Student Bus Monitor position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Bus Manager	$106,639	$8,886	$2,050	$51.27
Commercial Bus Driver	$47,538	$3,961	$914	$22.85
Special Needs Bus Driver	$41,912	$3,492	$806	$20.15
School Bus Monitor	$32,233	$2,686	$619	$15.50
Bus Monitor	$30,840	$2,570	$593	$14.83

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