EMT Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$18.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,704/year ($2,642/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 41st of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 1,260 EMT jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $37,550 a year — though pay ranges from $32,370 for newcomers to $55,500 at the top.
EMT pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,260 EMT jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median EMT salary of $37,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,704 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,873 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$647 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,704 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,642 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in New Mexico?
- The median EMT salary in New Mexico is $37,550 per year ($18.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $47,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $37,550, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $31,704 per year ($2,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,260 EMT jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.