How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Albuquerque?
$73,380a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $35.28 an hour or $6,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,480Median: $73,380Highest 10%: $74,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| 25th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| 75th | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| 90th | $74,030 | $35.59 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,640 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $60,720 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $35.28 ($73,380 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $73,380 against $76,210 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $69,180, so Albuquerque pays 6% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
193 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,030 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.