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 $40,957 for beginners, reaching about $42,237 at mid-level, and approach $42,522 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 $50,355, California $50,164, Massachusetts $49,495. 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: $249,748; Ambulance Technician: $115,761; ambulance nurse: $88,301; Ambulance Operator: $49,788; Ambulance Dispatcher: $49,757.

Ambulance Care Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Ambulance Care Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ambulance Care Assistant in New Mexico is $42,123 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): $49,969
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,222 to $46,230
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,671

10% $34,671

50% (Median) $42,123

90% $49,969

Ambulance Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,230	$3,852	$889	$22
Average	$42,123	$3,510	$810	$20
25th Percentile	$38,222	$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): $40,957
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,382
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,237
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,408
Expert (over 8 years): $42,522

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ambulance Care Assistant	less than 1 year	$40,957
Early Career Level Ambulance Care Assistant	1-2 years	$41,382
Mid-Level Level Ambulance Care Assistant	2-4 years	$42,237
Senior-Level Level Ambulance Care Assistant	5-8 years	$42,408
Expert Level Ambulance Care Assistant	over 8 years	$42,522

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: $50,355.
California: $50,164.
Massachusetts: $49,495.

District of Columbia $50,355 California $50,164 Massachusetts $49,495 Washington $49,313 New Jersey $49,295 Alaska $49,232 Connecticut $48,604 New York $48,349

Hawaii $47,535 Rhode Island $47,153 Maryland $46,894 Minnesota $46,539 Colorado $46,403 Illinois $46,357 Oregon $46,184 Delaware $46,057

New Hampshire $45,977 Virginia $45,798 Pennsylvania $45,275 Nevada $45,011 North Dakota $44,925 Michigan $44,788 Wisconsin $44,738 Vermont $44,638

Texas $44,361 Maine $44,343 Arizona $44,315 Ohio $44,283 Georgia $43,865 Indiana $43,656 Wyoming $43,615 Utah $43,551

Iowa $43,524 Kansas $43,306 Louisiana $43,242 North Carolina $43,219 Missouri $43,210 Florida $43,033 Montana $42,937 Nebraska $42,846

Kentucky $42,796 South Carolina $42,614 Tennessee $42,501 Idaho $42,455 New Mexico $42,123 Oklahoma $42,050 Alabama $41,782 South Dakota $41,332

Arkansas $41,086 West Virginia $40,954 Mississippi $40,559

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: $42,572
Belen: $42,335
Bernalillo: $42,647

Algodones, NM $42,572

Belen, NM $42,335

Bernalillo, NM $42,647

Bluewater, NM $41,752

Bosque, NM $42,024

Casa Blanca, NM $42,119

Cedar Crest, NM $42,683

Cedarvale, NM $41,009

Cerrillos, NM $42,602

Claunch, NM $40,857

Coyote, NM $41,975

Cuba, NM $41,908

Cubero, NM $42,212

Edgewood, NM $42,492

Estancia, NM $41,985

Gallina, NM $41,755

Counselor, NM $41,781

Grants, NM $41,704

Milan, NM $41,871

Isleta, NM $42,720

Jarales, NM $42,294

Jemez Pueblo, NM $42,367

Jemez Springs, NM $42,236

Laguna, NM $42,418

La Jara, NM $41,861

La Joya, NM $41,764

Lindrith, NM $41,713

Los Lunas, NM $42,559

Mcintosh, NM $42,216

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $41,935

Moriarty, NM $42,074

Mountainair, NM $41,621

Nageezi, NM $41,726

New Laguna, NM $42,191

Paguate, NM $42,220

Pena Blanca, NM $42,692

Peralta, NM $42,626

Placitas, NM $42,648

Ponderosa, NM $42,313

Prewitt, NM $41,739

Regina, NM $41,768

Sandia Park, NM $42,575

Corrales, NM $42,736

San Fidel, NM $41,964

San Rafael, NM $41,785

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $42,576

San Ysidro, NM $42,518

Stanley, NM $42,069

Tijeras, NM $42,581

Tome, NM $42,502

Torreon, NM $42,361

Veguita, NM $42,020

Willard, NM $41,546

Youngsville, NM $41,987

Bosque Farms, NM $42,704

Clines Corners, NM $41,814

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $42,608

Cochiti Lake, NM $42,663

Albuquerque, NM $42,760

Kirtland Afb, NM $42,760

Rio Rancho, NM $42,690

Gallup, NM $41,799

Brimhall, NM $41,681

Church Rock, NM $41,701

Continental Divide, NM $41,671

Crownpoint, NM $41,706

Fence Lake, NM $41,520

Fort Wingate, NM $41,686

Gamerco, NM $41,756

Mentmore, NM $41,692

Mexican Springs, NM $41,687

Ramah, NM $41,610

Rehoboth, NM $41,714

Thoreau, NM $41,717

Tohatchi, NM $41,678

Vanderwagen, NM $41,687

Zuni, NM $41,677

Navajo, NM $41,733

Jamestown, NM $41,630

Pinehill, NM $41,578

Sheep Springs, NM $41,723

Smith Lake, NM $41,879

Yatahey, NM $41,708

Farmington, NM $41,909

Aztec, NM $41,986

Blanco, NM $41,790

Bloomfield, NM $41,741

Flora Vista, NM $41,952

Fruitland, NM $41,690

Kirtland, NM $41,953

La Plata, NM $41,968

Navajo Dam, NM $41,949

Shiprock, NM $41,891

Waterflow, NM $41,869

Newcomb, NM $41,698

Sanostee, NM $41,724

Santa Fe, NM $42,978

Abiquiu, NM $41,802

Alcalde, NM $42,531

Amalia, NM $41,739

Arroyo Hondo, NM $41,680

Arroyo Seco, NM $41,728

Canjilon, NM $41,673

Canones, NM $42,053

Carson, NM $41,840

Cebolla, NM $41,698

Cerro, NM $41,710

Chama, NM $41,881

Chamisal, NM $42,418

Chimayo, NM $42,716

Cordova, NM $42,643

Costilla, NM $41,914

Taos Ski Valley, NM $41,596

Dixon, NM $42,377

Dulce, NM $41,880

El Prado, NM $41,765

El Rito, NM $41,957

Embudo, NM $42,159

Espanola, NM $42,664

Glorieta, NM $42,813

Hernandez, NM $42,267

Ilfeld, NM $42,417

La Madera, NM $41,883

Lamy, NM $42,649

Llano, NM $42,332

Los Alamos, NM $42,750

White Rock, NM $42,831

Medanales, NM $42,314

Ojo Caliente, NM $42,065

Los Ojos, NM $41,778

Pecos, NM $42,679

Penasco, NM $42,175

Petaca, NM $41,635

Questa, NM $41,754

Ranchos De Taos, NM $41,974

Red River, NM $41,635

Ribera, NM $41,903

Rowe, NM $42,457

San Cristobal, NM $41,634

San Jose, NM $42,353

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $42,560

Santa Cruz, NM $42,701

Serafina, NM $41,797

Taos, NM $41,741

Tererro, NM $42,816

Tesuque, NM $42,978

Tierra Amarilla, NM $41,741

Trampas, NM $42,140

Tres Piedras, NM $41,623

Truchas, NM $42,524

Vadito, NM $42,119

Valdez, NM $41,665

Vallecitos, NM $41,632

Velarde, NM $42,313

Villanueva, NM $41,822

Spaceport City, NM $40,969

Las Vegas, NM $41,467

Angel Fire, NM $41,590

Anton Chico, NM $41,395

Buena Vista, NM $41,776

Chacon, NM $41,805

Cimarron, NM $41,525

Cleveland, NM $42,102

Eagle Nest, NM $41,556

Guadalupita, NM $41,741

Holman, NM $41,994

La Loma, NM $41,326

Maxwell, NM $41,539

Miami, NM $41,449

Mills, NM $41,302

Montezuma, NM $42,315

Mora, NM $42,161

Mosquero, NM $41,266

Ocate, NM $41,494

Ojo Feliz, NM $41,603

Rainsville, NM $41,786

Raton, NM $41,643

Rociada, NM $42,337

Roy, NM $41,311

Sapello, NM $41,969

Solano, NM $41,260

Springer, NM $41,431

Ute Park, NM $41,544

Valmora, NM $41,432

Wagon Mound, NM $41,385

Watrous, NM $41,446

Socorro, NM $41,350

Aragon, NM $41,475

Datil, NM $41,304

Lemitar, NM $41,543

Luna, NM $41,549

Magdalena, NM $41,308

Pie Town, NM $41,445

Polvadera, NM $41,643

Quemado, NM $41,531

Reserve, NM $41,457

San Acacia, NM $41,712

San Antonio, NM $41,122

Truth Or Consequences, NM $41,113

Arrey, NM $41,106

Caballo, NM $41,134

Derry, NM $40,925

Elephant Butte, NM $41,220

Garfield, NM $40,806

Hatch, NM $40,152

Monticello, NM $41,111

Rincon, NM $39,921

Salem, NM $40,679

Williamsburg, NM $41,165

Winston, NM $41,141

Las Cruces, NM $39,399

White Sands Missile Range, NM $39,528

Santa Teresa, NM $39,815

Playas, NM $41,303

Animas, NM $41,405

Anthony, NM $39,806

Arenas Valley, NM $41,331

Bayard, NM $41,293

Berino, NM $39,625

Buckhorn, NM $41,336

Santa Clara, NM $41,365

Chamberino, NM $39,667

Cliff, NM $41,288

Columbus, NM $41,177

Deming, NM $41,187

Dona Ana, NM $39,400

Fairacres, NM $39,518

Faywood, NM $41,168

Fort Bayard, NM $41,326

Gila, NM $41,227

Glenwood, NM $41,259

Hachita, NM $41,177

Hanover, NM $41,186

Hillsboro, NM $41,102

Hurley, NM $41,265

La Mesa, NM $40,152

Lordsburg, NM $41,273

Mesilla, NM $39,400

Mesilla Park, NM $39,404

Mesquite, NM $39,438

Mimbres, NM $41,219

Mule Creek, NM $41,330

Organ, NM $39,424

Pinos Altos, NM $41,287

Radium Springs, NM $39,416

Redrock, NM $41,182

Rodeo, NM $41,457

San Miguel, NM $39,423

Silver City, NM $41,288

Sunland Park, NM $39,604

Tyrone, NM $41,410

Vado, NM $39,453

Chaparral, NM $39,951

Clovis, NM $41,209

Cannon Afb, NM $41,118

Broadview, NM $41,088

Causey, NM $41,018

Crossroads, NM $40,921

Dora, NM $41,115

Elida, NM $40,945

Floyd, NM $41,044

Fort Sumner, NM $41,011

Grady, NM $41,128

House, NM $41,095

Kenna, NM $40,945

Lingo, NM $41,015

Melrose, NM $41,102

Milnesand, NM $40,929

Pep, NM $40,985

Portales, NM $41,135

Rogers, NM $40,996

Saint Vrain, NM $41,128

Taiban, NM $40,997

Texico, NM $41,144

Yeso, NM $40,848

Roswell, NM $40,896

Artesia, NM $40,977

Caprock, NM $40,893

Carlsbad, NM $41,003

Dexter, NM $40,925

Eunice, NM $41,040

Hagerman, NM $40,945

Hobbs, NM $41,100

Hope, NM $40,795

Jal, NM $40,992

Lake Arthur, NM $40,877

Lakewood, NM $40,938

Loco Hills, NM $41,014

Loving, NM $40,993

Lovington, NM $41,060

Mcdonald, NM $40,948

Malaga, NM $40,953

Maljamar, NM $40,913

Monument, NM $41,009

Tatum, NM $40,975

Whites City, NM $41,043

Carrizozo, NM $40,702

Alamogordo, NM $40,572

Alto, NM $40,708

Bent, NM $40,580

Capitan, NM $40,613

Cloudcroft, NM $40,575

Corona, NM $40,879

Encino, NM $41,207

Fort Stanton, NM $40,630

Glencoe, NM $40,601

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $40,568

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $40,568

Hondo, NM $40,639

La Luz, NM $40,568

Lincoln, NM $40,520

Mayhill, NM $40,660

Mescalero, NM $40,586

Nogal, NM $40,760

Orogrande, NM $40,588

Picacho, NM $40,630

Pinon, NM $40,783

Ruidoso, NM $40,785

Ruidoso Downs, NM $40,730

Sacramento, NM $40,604

San Patricio, NM $40,652

Sunspot, NM $40,568

Timberon, NM $40,655

Tinnie, NM $40,606

Tularosa, NM $40,595

Vaughn, NM $41,041

Weed, NM $40,655

Tucumcari, NM $41,245

Amistad, NM $41,192

Bard, NM $41,126

Capulin, NM $41,591

Clayton, NM $41,272

Conchas Dam, NM $41,309

Cuervo, NM $41,110

Des Moines, NM $41,427

Folsom, NM $41,491

Garita, NM $41,230

Gladstone, NM $41,313

Grenville, NM $41,305

Logan, NM $41,244

Mcalister, NM $41,116

Nara Visa, NM $41,146

Newkirk, NM $41,191

Quay, NM $41,215

San Jon, NM $41,171

Santa Rosa, NM $41,215

Sedan, NM $41,229

Trementina, NM $41,228

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	$50,548	$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.

$38,222

Average $42,123/year

$46,230

$3,185

Average $3,510/month

$3,852

$735

Average $810/week

$889

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,230	$3,852	$889	$22
Average	$42,123	$3,510	$810	$20
25th Percentile	$38,222	$3,185	$735	$18

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