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How much does a bus driver make in Las Cruces?

$46,430a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.

Hourly
$22.32
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
124 of 171
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,110Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $46,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,110$17.36
25th$38,170$18.35
Median$46,430$22.32
75th$46,430$22.32
90th$46,430$22.32

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Santa Fe, NM$46,900
Albuquerque, NM$46,510
Bus Driver salary in New Mexico Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Las Cruces

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$81,830
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$53,960
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,400
Light Truck Driver$36,990
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$35,900
Laborer and Freight$33,350
Stocker and Order Filler$32,290
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,380
Packer and Packager$29,580
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,230
Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Las Cruces?

The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?

No: $46,430 against $59,050 nationally, 21% less.

How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $45,610, so Las Cruces pays 2% more.

Where does Las Cruces rank for bus driver pay?

124 of 171 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Las Cruces?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,430 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.