Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $35,120 -15% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $35,730
    90th
    $47,340

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Santa Fe, NM $49,880
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,530
    Dental Hygienists $93,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,720
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Farmington, NM is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.53 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Farmington, NM is 15% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Farmington?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.