What are the main factors that influence an Ambulance Care Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Ambulance Care Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Ambulance Care Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ambulance Care Assistant's salary?

An Ambulance Care Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,960 for beginners, reaching about $42,240 at mid-level, and approach $42,526 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ambulance Care Assistant?

Ambulance Care Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ambulance Care Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,359, California $50,168, Massachusetts $49,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ambulance Care Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Ambulance Care Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Ambulance Chief: $287,195; Ambulance Technician: $115,759; ambulance nurse: $88,270; Ambulance Operator: $49,879; Ambulance Dispatcher: $49,763.

Ambulance Care Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Ambulance Care Assistant make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ambulance Care Assistant in New Mexico is $42,126 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Ambulance Care Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,975
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,226 to $46,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,674

10% $34,674

50% (Median) $42,126

90% $49,975

Ambulance Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,235	$3,853	$889	$22
Average	$42,126	$3,511	$810	$20
25th Percentile	$38,226	$3,185	$735	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Ambulance Care Assistant Salaries

An Ambulance Care Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ambulance Care Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ambulance Care Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,960
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,384
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,240
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,412
Expert (over 8 years): $42,526

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ambulance Care Assistant	less than 1 year	$40,960
Early Career Level Ambulance Care Assistant	1-2 years	$41,384
Mid-Level Level Ambulance Care Assistant	2-4 years	$42,240
Senior-Level Level Ambulance Care Assistant	5-8 years	$42,412
Expert Level Ambulance Care Assistant	over 8 years	$42,526

How Do Ambulance Care Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ambulance Care Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,359.
California: $50,168.
Massachusetts: $49,499.

District of Columbia $50,359 California $50,168 Massachusetts $49,499 Washington $49,317 New Jersey $49,299 Alaska $49,235 Connecticut $48,608 New York $48,353

Hawaii $47,539 Rhode Island $47,157 Maryland $46,897 Minnesota $46,543 Colorado $46,406 Illinois $46,361 Oregon $46,188 Delaware $46,061

New Hampshire $45,980 Virginia $45,801 Pennsylvania $45,278 Nevada $45,014 North Dakota $44,928 Michigan $44,792 Wisconsin $44,742 Vermont $44,641

Texas $44,364 Maine $44,346 Arizona $44,319 Ohio $44,287 Georgia $43,868 Indiana $43,659 Wyoming $43,618 Utah $43,554

Iowa $43,527 Kansas $43,309 Louisiana $43,245 North Carolina $43,222 Missouri $43,213 Florida $43,036 Montana $42,940 Nebraska $42,849

Kentucky $42,799 South Carolina $42,617 Tennessee $42,504 Idaho $42,458 New Mexico $42,126 Oklahoma $42,053 Alabama $41,785 South Dakota $41,335

Arkansas $41,089 West Virginia $40,957 Mississippi $40,562

Top Paying Cities for Ambulance Care Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $42,575
Belen: $42,338
Bernalillo: $42,650

Algodones, NM $42,575

Belen, NM $42,338

Bernalillo, NM $42,650

Bluewater, NM $41,755

Bosque, NM $42,027

Casa Blanca, NM $42,122

Cedar Crest, NM $42,686

Cedarvale, NM $41,012

Cerrillos, NM $42,606

Claunch, NM $40,860

Coyote, NM $41,978

Cuba, NM $41,911

Cubero, NM $42,215

Edgewood, NM $42,495

Estancia, NM $41,988

Gallina, NM $41,758

Counselor, NM $41,784

Grants, NM $41,707

Milan, NM $41,874

Isleta, NM $42,723

Jarales, NM $42,297

Jemez Pueblo, NM $42,370

Jemez Springs, NM $42,240

Laguna, NM $42,421

La Jara, NM $41,864

La Joya, NM $41,767

Lindrith, NM $41,716

Los Lunas, NM $42,562

Mcintosh, NM $42,220

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $41,938

Moriarty, NM $42,078

Mountainair, NM $41,624

Nageezi, NM $41,729

New Laguna, NM $42,194

Paguate, NM $42,223

Pena Blanca, NM $42,695

Peralta, NM $42,629

Placitas, NM $42,651

Ponderosa, NM $42,316

Prewitt, NM $41,742

Regina, NM $41,771

Sandia Park, NM $42,578

Corrales, NM $42,739

San Fidel, NM $41,967

San Rafael, NM $41,788

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $42,579

San Ysidro, NM $42,522

Stanley, NM $42,072

Tijeras, NM $42,584

Tome, NM $42,505

Torreon, NM $42,364

Veguita, NM $42,023

Willard, NM $41,549

Youngsville, NM $41,990

Bosque Farms, NM $42,708

Clines Corners, NM $41,817

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $42,611

Cochiti Lake, NM $42,667

Albuquerque, NM $42,763

Kirtland Afb, NM $42,763

Rio Rancho, NM $42,693

Gallup, NM $41,802

Brimhall, NM $41,684

Church Rock, NM $41,704

Continental Divide, NM $41,674

Crownpoint, NM $41,709

Fence Lake, NM $41,523

Fort Wingate, NM $41,689

Gamerco, NM $41,759

Mentmore, NM $41,695

Mexican Springs, NM $41,690

Ramah, NM $41,613

Rehoboth, NM $41,717

Thoreau, NM $41,720

Tohatchi, NM $41,681

Vanderwagen, NM $41,690

Zuni, NM $41,680

Navajo, NM $41,736

Jamestown, NM $41,633

Pinehill, NM $41,581

Sheep Springs, NM $41,726

Smith Lake, NM $41,882

Yatahey, NM $41,711

Farmington, NM $41,912

Aztec, NM $41,989

Blanco, NM $41,793

Bloomfield, NM $41,744

Flora Vista, NM $41,955

Fruitland, NM $41,693

Kirtland, NM $41,956

La Plata, NM $41,971

Navajo Dam, NM $41,952

Shiprock, NM $41,894

Waterflow, NM $41,872

Newcomb, NM $41,701

Sanostee, NM $41,727

Santa Fe, NM $42,981

Abiquiu, NM $41,806

Alcalde, NM $42,534

Amalia, NM $41,742

Arroyo Hondo, NM $41,683

Arroyo Seco, NM $41,731

Canjilon, NM $41,676

Canones, NM $42,056

Carson, NM $41,843

Cebolla, NM $41,701

Cerro, NM $41,713

Chama, NM $41,884

Chamisal, NM $42,421

Chimayo, NM $42,719

Cordova, NM $42,647

Costilla, NM $41,917

Taos Ski Valley, NM $41,599

Dixon, NM $42,381

Dulce, NM $41,883

El Prado, NM $41,768

El Rito, NM $41,960

Embudo, NM $42,163

Espanola, NM $42,667

Glorieta, NM $42,816

Hernandez, NM $42,270

Ilfeld, NM $42,421

La Madera, NM $41,886

Lamy, NM $42,652

Llano, NM $42,335

Los Alamos, NM $42,753

White Rock, NM $42,834

Medanales, NM $42,317

Ojo Caliente, NM $42,068

Los Ojos, NM $41,781

Pecos, NM $42,683

Penasco, NM $42,178

Petaca, NM $41,638

Questa, NM $41,757

Ranchos De Taos, NM $41,978

Red River, NM $41,638

Ribera, NM $41,906

Rowe, NM $42,461

San Cristobal, NM $41,637

San Jose, NM $42,356

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $42,563

Santa Cruz, NM $42,704

Serafina, NM $41,800

Taos, NM $41,744

Tererro, NM $42,819

Tesuque, NM $42,981

Tierra Amarilla, NM $41,744

Trampas, NM $42,143

Tres Piedras, NM $41,626

Truchas, NM $42,527

Vadito, NM $42,122

Valdez, NM $41,668

Vallecitos, NM $41,636

Velarde, NM $42,316

Villanueva, NM $41,825

Spaceport City, NM $40,972

Las Vegas, NM $41,470

Angel Fire, NM $41,593

Anton Chico, NM $41,399

Buena Vista, NM $41,779

Chacon, NM $41,808

Cimarron, NM $41,528

Cleveland, NM $42,105

Eagle Nest, NM $41,559

Guadalupita, NM $41,744

Holman, NM $41,998

La Loma, NM $41,329

Maxwell, NM $41,542

Miami, NM $41,452

Mills, NM $41,305

Montezuma, NM $42,319

Mora, NM $42,164

Mosquero, NM $41,269

Ocate, NM $41,497

Ojo Feliz, NM $41,606

Rainsville, NM $41,789

Raton, NM $41,646

Rociada, NM $42,340

Roy, NM $41,314

Sapello, NM $41,973

Solano, NM $41,263

Springer, NM $41,434

Ute Park, NM $41,547

Valmora, NM $41,435

Wagon Mound, NM $41,388

Watrous, NM $41,449

Socorro, NM $41,354

Aragon, NM $41,479

Datil, NM $41,308

Lemitar, NM $41,546

Luna, NM $41,552

Magdalena, NM $41,311

Pie Town, NM $41,449

Polvadera, NM $41,646

Quemado, NM $41,535

Reserve, NM $41,460

San Acacia, NM $41,715

San Antonio, NM $41,125

Truth Or Consequences, NM $41,116

Arrey, NM $41,109

Caballo, NM $41,137

Derry, NM $40,928

Elephant Butte, NM $41,223

Garfield, NM $40,810

Hatch, NM $40,155

Monticello, NM $41,114

Rincon, NM $39,924

Salem, NM $40,682

Williamsburg, NM $41,168

Winston, NM $41,144

Las Cruces, NM $39,402

White Sands Missile Range, NM $39,531

Santa Teresa, NM $39,818

Playas, NM $41,306

Animas, NM $41,408

Anthony, NM $39,809

Arenas Valley, NM $41,334

Bayard, NM $41,296

Berino, NM $39,628

Buckhorn, NM $41,339

Santa Clara, NM $41,369

Chamberino, NM $39,670

Cliff, NM $41,291

Columbus, NM $41,180

Deming, NM $41,190

Dona Ana, NM $39,403

Fairacres, NM $39,521

Faywood, NM $41,171

Fort Bayard, NM $41,329

Gila, NM $41,230

Glenwood, NM $41,263

Hachita, NM $41,180

Hanover, NM $41,189

Hillsboro, NM $41,105

Hurley, NM $41,268

La Mesa, NM $40,155

Lordsburg, NM $41,276

Mesilla, NM $39,403

Mesilla Park, NM $39,407

Mesquite, NM $39,440

Mimbres, NM $41,222

Mule Creek, NM $41,333

Organ, NM $39,427

Pinos Altos, NM $41,290

Radium Springs, NM $39,419

Redrock, NM $41,185

Rodeo, NM $41,460

San Miguel, NM $39,425

Silver City, NM $41,291

Sunland Park, NM $39,607

Tyrone, NM $41,413

Vado, NM $39,456

Chaparral, NM $39,954

Clovis, NM $41,212

Cannon Afb, NM $41,121

Broadview, NM $41,092

Causey, NM $41,021

Crossroads, NM $40,924

Dora, NM $41,118

Elida, NM $40,948

Floyd, NM $41,047

Fort Sumner, NM $41,014

Grady, NM $41,131

House, NM $41,098

Kenna, NM $40,948

Lingo, NM $41,018

Melrose, NM $41,105

Milnesand, NM $40,932

Pep, NM $40,988

Portales, NM $41,138

Rogers, NM $40,999

Saint Vrain, NM $41,131

Taiban, NM $41,000

Texico, NM $41,147

Yeso, NM $40,851

Roswell, NM $40,899

Artesia, NM $40,980

Caprock, NM $40,896

Carlsbad, NM $41,006

Dexter, NM $40,928

Eunice, NM $41,043

Hagerman, NM $40,948

Hobbs, NM $41,103

Hope, NM $40,798

Jal, NM $40,995

Lake Arthur, NM $40,880

Lakewood, NM $40,941

Loco Hills, NM $41,017

Loving, NM $40,996

Lovington, NM $41,063

Mcdonald, NM $40,951

Malaga, NM $40,956

Maljamar, NM $40,916

Monument, NM $41,012

Tatum, NM $40,978

Whites City, NM $41,046

Carrizozo, NM $40,705

Alamogordo, NM $40,575

Alto, NM $40,711

Bent, NM $40,583

Capitan, NM $40,616

Cloudcroft, NM $40,578

Corona, NM $40,882

Encino, NM $41,210

Fort Stanton, NM $40,634

Glencoe, NM $40,604

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $40,571

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $40,571

Hondo, NM $40,642

La Luz, NM $40,571

Lincoln, NM $40,523

Mayhill, NM $40,663

Mescalero, NM $40,589

Nogal, NM $40,763

Orogrande, NM $40,591

Picacho, NM $40,633

Pinon, NM $40,786

Ruidoso, NM $40,788

Ruidoso Downs, NM $40,733

Sacramento, NM $40,607

San Patricio, NM $40,655

Sunspot, NM $40,571

Timberon, NM $40,659

Tinnie, NM $40,609

Tularosa, NM $40,598

Vaughn, NM $41,044

Weed, NM $40,658

Tucumcari, NM $41,248

Amistad, NM $41,195

Bard, NM $41,129

Capulin, NM $41,595

Clayton, NM $41,275

Conchas Dam, NM $41,312

Cuervo, NM $41,113

Des Moines, NM $41,430

Folsom, NM $41,495

Garita, NM $41,233

Gladstone, NM $41,316

Grenville, NM $41,308

Logan, NM $41,247

Mcalister, NM $41,119

Nara Visa, NM $41,149

Newkirk, NM $41,194

Quay, NM $41,218

San Jon, NM $41,174

Santa Rosa, NM $41,218

Sedan, NM $41,233

Trementina, NM $41,231

Ambulance Care Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ambulance Care Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Ambulance Care Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ambulance Care Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Ambulance Care Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$50,552	$24.0	20%

Ambulance Care Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ambulance Care Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$38,226

Average $42,126/year

$46,235

$3,185

Average $3,511/month

$3,853

$735

Average $810/week

$889

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,235	$3,853	$889	$22
Average	$42,126	$3,511	$810	$20
25th Percentile	$38,226	$3,185	$735	$18

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