Paramedics Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $49,770 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 400
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $49,120
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $66,240
    90th
    $71,230

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 73% Median Paramedics salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $85,590
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $75,310
    Santa Fe, NM $75,220
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $72,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,430

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Albuquerque, NM is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Albuquerque, NM is 14.8% below the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,120.