Bus Drivers, School Salary in New Mexico

Bus drivers, school in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $45,790 a year) and the least in Farmington ($44,500), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, school average at $46,790 and the median at $45,470 for 1,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,430.

Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$45,790
Santa Fe$44,610
Farmington$44,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$45,790	$45,470	$36,510	$37,971	96
Santa Fe	$44,610	$40,760	$34,670	$37,073	99
Farmington	$44,500	$46,260	$33,970	$36,990	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, School salary in other states

Bus Drivers, School salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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