SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 2 metro areas compared
In Santa Fe, NM the median wage is $40,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow more slowly than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +0.2%
- Openings per year
- 61,000
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Santa Fe, NM.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
In Santa Fe, NM the median wage is $40,760. That is 14.9% lower than the national median of $47,920. Pay ranges from under $34,670 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,670 to $51,320.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Farmington records the highest median at $46,260. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 201st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $34,670 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $40,760 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $51,320 | +7.1% |
| 90th | $59,570 | +24.3% |
| Mean | $44,610 | −6.9% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | $46,260 | 180 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $45,470 | 610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe sit close to the national average, so $40,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,760 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,670 to $59,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Farmington, at $46,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $40,760, or $19.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,920, so pay in Santa Fe, NM is 14.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Santa Fe, NM earns more than $59,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Farmington, at $46,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Santa Fe, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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