Emergency Medical Technician salary in New Mexico
What emergency medical technicians earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,550$18.05 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$35,880 – $47,600Top 10%: $55,500+
Jobs1,2601.24× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $40,270 | $19.36 | 360 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,940 | $18.24 | 310 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,920 | $17.75 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,740 | $17.66 | 150 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,020 | $17.80 | 110 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,190 | $19.32 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Alabama · $37,810 Nevada · $37,560 Texas · $37,260 Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in New Mexico?
Emergency Medical Technicians in New Mexico earned a median of $37,550 a year ($18.05 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $35,880 to $47,600.
Where in New Mexico do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Albuquerque, NM at $40,270.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.