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School Bus Monitors Salary in Idaho

The median pay for a school bus monitors in Idaho is $26,550/year ($12.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $35K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$27K
Median annual
$12.77/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$35K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $27K get you in Idaho?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,907/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,136/mo
Rent as % of take-home59.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$28,281/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$771/mo

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Category: Public Safety

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Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing School Bus Monitors salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $25,280, 25th percentile $25,330, median $26,550, 75th percentile $32,560, 90th percentile $35,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$25KMedian$27K75th$33K90th$35K
Bar chart showing School Bus Monitors salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $25,280, 25th percentile $25,330, median $26,550, 75th percentile $32,560, 90th percentile $35,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level school bus monitors (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $27K. Top earners bring in $35K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do school bus monitors make in Idaho?

The median is $26,550 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,280, and experienced school bus monitors can clear $35,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $27K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,907/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 59.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a school bus monitors salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median school bus monitors salary is worth about $28,281 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do school bus monitors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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