How much does a bus driver make in New Mexico?
$45,610a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New Mexico. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.93
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $45,610Highest 10%: $48,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| 75th | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| 90th | $48,350 | $23.25 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,900 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,510 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $46,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
| 41. New Mexico | $45,610 |
| 42. Georgia | $45,500 |
| 43. Nebraska | $45,120 |
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.93 ($45,610 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $45,610 against $59,050 nationally, 23% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for bus driver pay?
New Mexico ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays bus drivers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $46,900 a year.
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.