How much does a protective service worker make in New Mexico?
$64,940a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in New Mexico. That is $31.22 an hour or $5,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.22
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $64,940Highest 10%: $126,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| Median | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 90th | $126,100 | $60.60 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $55,370 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $47,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $88,960 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $88,570 |
| 3. Alabama | $86,350 |
| 4. New Mexico | $64,940 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $57,620 |
| 6. Vermont | $57,490 |
| 7. Hawaii | $57,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $31.22 ($64,940 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $64,940 against $42,540 nationally, 53% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for protective service worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays protective service workers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $55,370 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.