How much does a security guard make in Albuquerque?
$44,780a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,880Median: $44,780Highest 10%: $64,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $54,790 | $26.34 | |
| 90th | $64,340 | $30.93 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,980 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,010 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $21.53 ($44,780 a year).
Do security guards make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $44,780 against $38,020 nationally, 18% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $43,320, so Albuquerque pays 3% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for security guard pay?
33 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,340 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.