Firefighters Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $48,990 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $39,470
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 130
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,470
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $63,340

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 66% Median Firefighters salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,130
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $71,450
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $67,010
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,880
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,860

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Santa Fe, NM is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Santa Fe, NM is 17.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,470 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.