Firefighters Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,920 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 370
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $43,920
    75th
    $47,440
    90th
    $63,730

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,290
    Security Guards $38,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern New Mexico is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern New Mexico is 26.2% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.