How much does a firefighter make in New Mexico?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in New Mexico. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $57,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $42,820 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,420 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,690 |
| 45. Minnesota | $38,110 |
| 46. North Carolina | $37,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do firefighters make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $41,590 against $59,280 nationally, 30% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for firefighter pay?
New Mexico ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays firefighters the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $42,820 a year.
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.