How much does a firefighter make in Las Cruces?
$42,820a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $20.59 an hour or $3,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.59
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,980Median: $42,820Highest 10%: $64,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,980 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Median | $42,820 | $20.59 | |
| 75th | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| 90th | $64,240 | $30.88 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,420 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $20.59 ($42,820 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $42,820 against $59,280 nationally, 28% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $41,590, so Las Cruces pays 3% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for firefighter pay?
277 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.