How much does a bus driver make in New Mexico?
$45,470a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New Mexico. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.86
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,020Median: $45,470Highest 10%: $65,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,020 | $14.91 | |
| 25th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| Median | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 75th | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| 90th | $65,140 | $31.32 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $46,260 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,470 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.86 ($45,470 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $45,470 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for bus driver pay?
New Mexico ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays bus drivers the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $46,260 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.