How much does a firefighter make in Santa Fe?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among cities
- 340 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Las Cruces, NM | $42,820 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,420 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
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Salaries for every job in Santa Fe, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $59,280 nationally, 47% less.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $41,590, so Santa Fe pays 25% less.
Where does Santa Fe rank for firefighter pay?
340 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.