Protective Service Occupations Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #33 of 51 · NM
6.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,780 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $49,980
Employment 26,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,780P25 $38,200 Median $49,980P75 $69,900P90 $91,570
About 80% of protective service occupationss in New Mexico earn between $31,780 and $91,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean protective service occupations salary in New Mexico is $56,780, about 6.5% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $57,510 | $63,120 | 2,760 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $51,630 | $58,450 | 5,070 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $51,460 | $57,160 | 3,750 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,380 | $57,470 | 1,980 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,940 | $55,130 | 11,880 |
| Farmington, NM | $44,710 | $49,860 | 1,280 |