Prevailing Wage for School Bus Monitors
School Bus Monitors must meet the DOL prevailing wage floor before an employer can sponsor them for a work visa or green card. DOL uses four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city listed on the Labor Condition Application. Check the figures for your location before evaluating any offer.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level monitors with limited or no prior experience in student supervision or transportation safety roles. Work is closely supervised, duties are routine, and the employee follows established procedures with minimal independent judgment.
Level 2 covers monitors with moderate experience handling student conduct, emergency protocols, and route-specific responsibilities. This is the most common filing level for School Bus Monitors, reflecting standard independent performance of daily supervisory duties.
Level 3 applies to experienced monitors who handle complex behavioral situations, train newer staff, or take on expanded route and safety oversight. Work requires greater judgment and may involve coordinating with school administrators or transportation supervisors.
Level 4 is reserved for senior monitors in lead or specialist roles, such as those who oversee compliance with student safety regulations across multiple routes or serve as primary contacts for emergency evacuation planning and staff development.
Prevailing Wage for School Bus Monitors by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Confirm which level matches your supervision scope
Employers often file School Bus Monitors at Level 1 even when the role includes behavioral intervention, emergency evacuation duties, or pre-trip inspections. If your offer includes those responsibilities, Level 2 is typically more defensible under DOL definitions.
Watch for low-wage metro placements on your LCA
The gap between top and bottom metros for this occupation is substantial. Savannah and New Orleans post floors well below the national median, while Seattle and San Francisco run significantly higher. Verify the worksite city on your Labor Condition Application matches where you will actually work.
Exclude non-cash compensation from your wage floor check
DOL counts only cash wages toward the prevailing wage requirement for this occupation. Transportation subsidies, uniform allowances, or district-provided benefits do not count. Your base hourly rate or annual salary must clear the floor on its own.
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School Bus Monitor sponsorships are concentrated in specific school districts and transportation contractors. Migrate Mate shows which employers have actual H-1B or green card sponsorship history for this occupation, so you can target districts with a track record.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 33-9094.00 alongside School Bus Monitors, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Bus Monitor Prevailing Wage
Bus Monitor Prevailing Wage
Bus Monitor positions fall under SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
School Bus Aide Prevailing Wage
School Bus Aide Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a School Bus Aide for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
School Bus Assistant Prevailing Wage
School Bus Assistant Prevailing Wage
School Bus Assistant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
School Bus Attendant Prevailing Wage
School Bus Attendant Prevailing Wage
School Bus Attendant positions fall under SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
School Bus Escort Prevailing Wage
School Bus Escort Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a School Bus Escort for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
School Bus Matron Prevailing Wage
School Bus Matron Prevailing Wage
School Bus Matron is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 33-9094.00 (School Bus Monitors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for School Bus Monitors?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through regional employer surveys. For School Bus Monitors under SOC 33-9094, OFLC applies a four-level wage matrix to those survey results. The certified prevailing wage is what an employer must pay at minimum when sponsoring this role on an LCA or PERM application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
The four levels reflect experience and job complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision. Level 2 is standard independent performance, which is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 covers experienced monitors with expanded responsibilities. Level 4 applies to senior or lead roles. Match your level to the actual duties and supervision structure in your offer letter, not just your job title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much by city?
DOL bases wage determinations on regional OES survey data, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions rather than a national average. An employer must use the prevailing wage for the worksite address listed on the LCA, not the company headquarters. Markets with higher costs of living and stronger union density for transportation workers, such as Seattle and San Francisco, produce significantly higher floors than lower-wage regions like Savannah or New Orleans.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA or file a PERM application if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage. USCIS and DOL both use the certified wage on the LCA as a compliance floor. If the offer is below the floor, the employer must either raise the salary or the petition cannot proceed. Accepting a below-floor offer does not waive this requirement.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for School Bus Monitors in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 33-9094 in any metropolitan area. Enter the occupation code and the worksite area to retrieve the four-level wage figures. For jobs already posted, Migrate Mate lists School Bus Monitor positions from employers with verified sponsorship history, letting you filter by location and visa type to narrow down relevant openings before verifying the prevailing wage against your offer.
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