salary$42,820 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,240per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 35.5% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Las Cruces, NM area is $42,820 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $30,980 and $64,240.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 35.5% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.