Bus Drivers (School) Salary in New Mexico
Bus Drivers (School) in New Mexico earn a median of $45,470 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,020; the top 10% earn over $65,140. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45,610 median in New Mexico
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,970 median in New Mexico
- Couriers and Messengers$38,570 median in New Mexico
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$28,700 median in New Mexico
- School Bus Monitors$36,250 median in New Mexico
- Orderlies$37,650 median in New Mexico
Bus Drivers (School) pay in New Mexico
How much do bus drivers (school) make in New Mexico?
The median is $45,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,020 and the top 10% earn over $65,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.