Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $49,880 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 70
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $58,140
    90th
    $75,780

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 20.7% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.