How much does a paramedic make in New Mexico?
$55,530a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in New Mexico. That is $26.70 an hour or $4,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.70
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,830Median: $55,530Highest 10%: $78,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $55,530 | $26.70 | |
| 75th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 90th | $78,010 | $37.50 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,660 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 36. North Carolina | $57,320 |
| 37. Nebraska | $56,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $54,630 |
| 41. South Carolina | $53,550 |
| 42. Michigan | $52,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $26.70 ($55,530 a year).
Do paramedics make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $55,530 against $60,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for paramedic pay?
New Mexico ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays paramedics the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $75,660 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.