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Transit Bus Driver Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,834/year ($3,153/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 41st of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 580 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $45,610 a year — though pay ranges from $35,460 for newcomers to $48,350 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 580 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $45,610 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 $37,834 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $45,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,293 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,489 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$994 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,834 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,153 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in New Mexico?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in New Mexico is $45,610 per year ($21.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $46,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $45,610, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $37,834 per year ($3,153 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 580 Transit 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.