Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $45,590 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $45,590
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $45,590

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 82% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 18% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,840
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $58,750
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $54,610
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $53,460

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,060
    Light Truck Drivers$36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers$31,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Las Cruces, NM is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Las Cruces, NM is 20.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.