School Bus Monitors Salary in Washington

School bus monitors in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $49,210 a year) and the least in Spokane ($39,070), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school bus monitors average at $44,330 and the median at $42,330 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,150.

School Bus Monitors average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$49,210
Kennewick$40,900
Olympia$40,580
Spokane$39,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$49,210	$47,170	$40,070	$41,720	111
Kennewick	$40,900	$41,660	$41,030	$35,043	100
Olympia	$40,580	$40,710	$36,990	$34,786	104
Spokane	$39,070	$36,130	$35,670	$33,573	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Bus Monitors salary in other states

School Bus Monitors salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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