Paramedics Salary in New Mexico

Paramedics in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $72,520 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($69,350), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $63,150 and the median at $55,530 for 810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$72,520
Santa Fe$69,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$72,520	$59,330	$48,110	$57,605	96
Santa Fe	$69,350	$75,660	$56,780	$55,524	99

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

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics 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 29-2043.
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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