Firefighters Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $36,900 -38% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $57,950
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $36,900
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $57,950

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,370
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$95,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northern New Mexico is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in Northern New Mexico is 38% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.