Bus Drivers, School Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #27 of 51 · NM
3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,790 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $45,470
Employment 1,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,020P25 $37,990 Median $45,470P75 $56,170P90 $65,140
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in New Mexico earn between $31,020 and $65,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, school salary in New Mexico is $46,790, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $52,530 | $47,330 | 240 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $46,970 | $50,570 | 550 |
| Farmington, NM | $46,260 | $44,500 | 180 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,470 | $45,790 | 610 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,760 | $44,610 | 40 |