Bus Drivers, School Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $46,520 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $58,210
Employed locally 600
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $58,210

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $57,490
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $56,220
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,170

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,650
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Albuquerque, NM is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.1% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.