Bus Drivers, School Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $48,830 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $32,630
90th percentile $53,960
Employed locally 150
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,630
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $53,960
    90th
    $53,960

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 92% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 8% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,760
    Light Truck Drivers $41,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,920
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Farmington, NM is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Farmington, NM is 3.8% above 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,630 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.