SOC 33-9094
School Bus Monitors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ58/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ72,140
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$35K
$27K โ $43K
Projected Growth
๐-2.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค42/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก School Bus Monitors face a risk score of 58/100 โ 14 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $35K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 58/100, School Bus Monitors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered surveillance and threat detection systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 72,140 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in split-second judgment in life-threatening situations and community relationship-building and trust development to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace School Bus Monitors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered surveillance and threat detection systems
Predictive policing and crime analytics
Automated access control and identity verification
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
Community relationship-building and trust development
Navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios
Physical apprehension and emergency response
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Announce routes or stops.
Assist children with disabilities or children with psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues with boarding and exiting the school bus.
Buckle seatbelts or fasten wheelchair tie-down straps to secure passengers for transportation.
Clean school bus interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
Direct students boarding and exiting the school bus.
๐ป Technology Skills
Operating system software
Internet browser software
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 59% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 57% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 55% |