Career Overview
Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.
Alternate Job Titles
- Bus Monitor
- School Bus Aide
- School Bus Assistant
- School Bus Attendant
- School Bus Escort
- School Bus Matron
- School Bus Monitor
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Social Orientation
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Microsoft Windows
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $27,250 |
| Median | $34,980 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $43,240 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 72,140
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.