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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in New Mexico

Emergency Medical Technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $37,550 a year, or $18.05 an hour. That ranks New Mexico #41 of 51 states and is $6,920 less than the national median.

Median / year
$37,550
Median / hour
$18.05
Employed
1,260
National rank
#41of 51

Pay range in New Mexico

10th percentile$32,370
25th percentile$35,880
Median percentile$37,550
75th percentile$47,600
90th percentile$55,500

Emergency Medical Technician pay by New Mexico metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Albuquerque, NM$40,270360
Santa Fe, NM$40,19080
Farmington, NM$37,020110
Las Cruces, NM$36,740150

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in New Mexico?

The median annual wage is $37,550 ($18.05 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $6,920 below the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in New Mexico?

The lowest-paid 10% of New Mexico EMTs earned $32,370 or less ($15.56/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in New Mexico?

Albuquerque, NM has the highest metro median at $40,270.

How many EMTs work in New Mexico?

About 1,260 EMTs were employed in New Mexico in May 2025.