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Bus Driver Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,727/year ($3,144/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,870 Bus Driver jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Bus Driver salary of $45,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,727 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $45,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,276 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,478 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$988 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,727 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,144 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in New Mexico?
- The median Bus Driver salary in New Mexico is $45,470 per year ($21.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,990 and $56,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $45,470, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $37,727 per year ($3,144 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,870 Bus Driver jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.