How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Santa Fe?
$74,640a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $35.88 an hour or $6,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,080Median: $74,640Highest 10%: $97,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $74,640 | $35.88 | |
| 75th | $91,850 | $44.16 | |
| 90th | $97,090 | $46.68 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,380 |
| 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 Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $35.88 ($74,640 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
No: $74,640 against $76,210 nationally, 2% less.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $69,180, so Santa Fe pays 8% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
172 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,090 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.