Firefighters Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #45 of 50 · NM
32.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,180 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $41,590
Employment 2,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $36,520 Median $41,590P75 $48,290P90 $57,780
About 80% of firefighterss in New Mexico earn between $31,200 and $57,780. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in New Mexico is $43,180, about 32.1% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $44,170 | $45,160 | 470 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $42,820 | $44,440 | 280 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,420 | $43,570 | 950 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,590 | $41,460 | 300 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $31,200 | $40,300 | 300 |