Firefighters Salary in New Mexico

Firefighters in New Mexico earn the most in Las Cruces (average $44,440 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($40,300), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the firefighters average at $43,180 and the median at $41,590 for 2,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Firefighters average salary by city in New Mexico

Las Cruces$44,440
Albuquerque$43,570
Santa Fe$40,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Cruces	$44,440	$42,820	$35,660	$36,944	90
Albuquerque	$43,570	$42,420	$37,500	$36,282	96
Santa Fe	$40,300	$31,200	$31,200	$33,795	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Firefighters salary in other states

Firefighters salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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