Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $46,050 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $47,050
Employed locally 100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $47,050
    90th
    $47,050

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 38% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,670
    Light Truck Drivers $42,400
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Santa Fe, NM is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Santa Fe, NM is 19.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.