How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in New Mexico?
$69,180a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in New Mexico. That is $33.26 an hour or $5,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.26
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $69,180Highest 10%: $85,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 75th | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $85,740 | $41.22 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,640 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,380 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $60,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 29. Indiana | $73,370 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $71,640 |
| 31. Montana | $70,050 |
| 32. New Mexico | $69,180 |
| 33. Vermont | $68,910 |
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
| 35. Idaho | $66,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $33.26 ($69,180 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $69,180 against $76,210 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $74,640 a year.
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.