Firefighters Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New Mexico
Firefighters in New Mexico earn a median salary of $43,724 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.6% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 1,920 firefighters are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $36,900 to $48,990 depending on location.
$43,724
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$48,990
Highest paying metro
$36,900
Lowest paying metro
1,920
Employed in New Mexico
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Firefighters salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $48,990 | $47,080 | $63,130 | 130 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,890 | $36,080 | $56,920 | 240 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $43,920 | $37,690 | $47,440 | 370 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,920 | $38,250 | $45,920 | 870 |
| Northern New Mexico | $36,900 | $36,350 | $46,190 | 310 |