How much does a bus monitor make?

On morning and afternoon routes, you help children board, find seats, buckle up, and stay calm while the driver watches the road. You report behavior or health concerns and may help with safety drills or evacuations.

Did you know? At railroad crossings, a bus monitor may watch for trains and signal the driver when it is safe to go.

In the U.S., finish high school and apply to a school district or bus company; employers may provide safety training and require health checks. Minimum age varies by state: Indiana sets it at 18, while New York requires monitors to be 19.

School needed: High school plus some training

Good for people who like helping and teaching and keeping things organized

Why does pay differ?

In the U.S., pay differs by location and employer, such as a school district or bus company. Paid hours matter too: some monitors work short morning and afternoon shifts; experience and extra safety training can also play a part.