Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $39,600 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $27,480
90th percentile $44,630
Employed locally 110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,480
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $43,450
    90th
    $44,630

    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 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
    Bus Drivers, School$51,410
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,900
    Light Truck Drivers$37,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northern New Mexico is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northern New Mexico is 31.1% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,480 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.