Will AI replace school bus monitors?
Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. School Bus Monitors score 17 out of 100 (low exposure), #663 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 3 of the job's 18 tasks, 3 of them on its own, while 15 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which school bus monitors tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Announce routes or stops"; "Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to dispatchers or other bus drivers, using phones or mobile two-way radios"; "Write and submit reports that include data such as the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven, or fuel consumed".
Which school bus monitors tasks are hardest for AI?
Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Assist disabled children 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".
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 18 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as school bus monitors, and what do they earn?
About 78,420 people in the US, with median pay of $35,100 a year (BLS, May 2025).