New Mexico Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 8 New Mexico fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 4 current New Mexico listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $59,648.
All New Mexico departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Fire Department · Albuquerque | $44,304 | $48,422 | 1 |
| City of Las Vegas Fire Department · Las Vegas | $70,000 | $84,000 | 1 |
| Ruidoso Downs Fire Department · Ruidoso Downs | $54,787 | $65,749 | 1 |
| City of Hobbs Fire Department · Hobbs | $18.46/hr | Not listed | 2 |
| City of Roswell Fire Department · Roswell | $16.80/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| East Grand Plains Volunteer Fire Department · Roswell | $16.80/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Las Cruces Fire Department · Las Cruces | $18.75/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Los Alamos Fire Department · Los Alamos | $22.38/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.