How much does a protective service worker make in Albuquerque?
$55,370a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $55,370Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.77 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $26.62 ($55,370 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $55,370 against $42,540 nationally, 30% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $64,940, so Albuquerque pays 15% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for protective service worker pay?
22 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 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.