School Bus Monitors Salary in New Jersey
The median pay for a school bus monitors in New Jersey is $35,700/year ($17.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Jersey. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in New Jersey?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey
Entry-level school bus monitors (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
School Bus Monitors salary by metro in New Jersey
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $34K | -4% | 120 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $32K | -11% | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus monitors make in New Jersey?
The median is $35,700 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,470, and experienced school bus monitors can clear $42,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in New Jersey?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,513/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 82.3% 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 $35,937 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.