Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $51,410 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $28,420
90th percentile $54,690
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,420
    25th
    $40,750
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $53,190
    90th
    $54,690

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,930
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,480
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,900
    Light Truck Drivers $37,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northern New Mexico is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northern New Mexico is 9.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,420 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,750.