Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $34,500 -39.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $44,110
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $34,500
    75th
    $36,840
    90th
    $44,110

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eastern New Mexico is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.76 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Eastern New Mexico is 39.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.