Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New Mexico
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Mexico earn a median salary of $42,284 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.4% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 630 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $34,500 to $46,050 depending on location.
$42,284
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$46,050
Highest paying metro
$34,500
Lowest paying metro
630
Employed in New Mexico
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
inBus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,050 | $39,560 | $47,050 | 100 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,680 | $40,790 | $45,680 | 250 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,590 | $37,730 | $45,590 | 90 |
| Northern New Mexico | $39,600 | $31,440 | $43,450 | 110 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $34,500 | $31,560 | $36,840 | 80 |