Paramedic Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Paramedic Salary
$17.50/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic in New Mexico is $17.50 per hour. This is 78% lower than the US average of $31.09.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Paramedic salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$17.50/hour
New Mexico
78% lower than the US average.
$31.09/hour
United States
How does the pay for Paramedics in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Paramedics the most, averaging $21 per hour, followed by Colorado ($20) and Arizona ($18). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Paramedics is $18 per hour — California pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $21 | $34 |
| Colorado | $20 | $31 |
| Arizona | $18 | $28 |
| Texas | $18 | $26 |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $26 |
| Kansas | $15 | $23 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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