Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $35,340 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $45,700
Employed locally 140
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $31,410
    50th (median)
    $35,340
    75th
    $35,420
    90th
    $45,700

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 37% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 14.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,410.