Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace school bus monitors?AI replacement risk 27% and how the work is changing

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,100
25th–75th pct. $31,760–$37,760
Top pay (est.)
$56,200
Top 10% $43,250
Pay in 5 years
$40,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$46,600est.
$40,100–$54,100
Outlook score
42/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
27%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.9%
13K openings / yr

Will AI replace School Bus Monitors? AI replacement risk

27%
Low
Ranked #217 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for School Bus Monitors

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Active Listening
2.8
Service Orientation
2.8
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Speaking
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.5
Judgment and Decision Making
2.4
Persuasion
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Education and Training
3.3
Public Safety and Security
3.2
English Language
2.9
Transportation
2.8
Psychology
2.2
Administration and Management
2.2
Administrative
2.2

What the work involves

Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationAssisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving ObjectsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking Creatively

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear Vision

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
59%
None / short demo
19%
3–6 months
12%
1–3 months
10%

Related work experience

None
33%
Up to 1 month
25%
6–12 months
24%
3–6 months
9%
1–2 years
5%
1–3 months
2%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.