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How to become school bus monitorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become school bus monitors

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as school bus monitors

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.