Security Guards Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #9 of 51 · NM
9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,300 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $43,320
Employment 8,410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,220P25 $35,570 Median $43,320P75 $53,530P90 $64,840
About 80% of security guardss in New Mexico earn between $30,220 and $64,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in New Mexico is $46,300, about 9% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $46,160 | $53,820 | 1,050 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,780 | $46,640 | 4,440 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,980 | $44,130 | 630 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $40,780 | $43,140 | 970 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,010 | $41,550 | 650 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,820 | $40,070 | 500 |