Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #44 of 51 · NM
28.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,900 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $45,610
Employment 580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,460P25 $38,420 Median $45,610P75 $46,510P90 $48,350
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in New Mexico earn between $35,460 and $48,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in New Mexico is $42,900, about 28.8% below the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,900 | $44,970 | 90 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,510 | $45,770 | 200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $46,430 | $43,160 | 100 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $40,700 | $39,880 | 110 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,460 | $36,430 | 70 |