New Mexico Median
$45,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $59,050
State Rank
#41 of 51
580 employed here
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in New Mexico?
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Mexico take home a median of $45,610 annually — roughly $21.93 an hour — which runs 23% below the national median of $59,050.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $35,460 while the top 10% make $48,350 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,420 and $46,510 a year.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,460 | $17.05 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,420 | $18.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,610 | $21.93 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,510 | $22.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,350 | $23.25 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states
New York $84,480Washington $72,280Hawaii $68,500California $67,130Oregon $65,510Massachusetts $65,460Maryland $65,220Illinois $65,200Alaska $64,150Colorado $63,010Ohio $62,760Nevada $61,700New Jersey $61,140Missouri $60,660Delaware $60,510Connecticut $60,100Indiana $58,410Maine $57,870District of Columbia $55,580New Hampshire $54,830Kentucky $54,550Arizona $53,870Vermont $53,830Virginia $52,940Wisconsin $52,660Pennsylvania $51,360Utah $50,730Oklahoma $50,300Minnesota $50,200Idaho $49,000North Dakota $48,890Louisiana $48,860Texas $48,740Rhode Island $48,610Florida $48,300Tennessee $47,770Michigan $47,660Iowa $45,890Montana $45,640Wyoming $45,630Georgia $45,500Nebraska $45,120North Carolina $44,060South Carolina $43,330South Dakota $41,590Kansas $41,340West Virginia $39,260Mississippi $38,570Alabama $37,700Arkansas $37,520
Working as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Mexico
Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($45,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in New Mexico?
The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in New Mexico is $45,610 per year, or about $21.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,460 at the entry level to $48,350 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity about 23% less than the national median of $59,050. New Mexico ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,610 a year. About 580 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.