Bus Drivers, School Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,370 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $28,670
90th percentile $64,350
Employed locally 600
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,670
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $46,370
    75th
    $56,540
    90th
    $64,350

    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers $70,010
    Light Truck Drivers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern New Mexico is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Eastern New Mexico is 1.4% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,670 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.