How much does a security guard make in Las Cruces?
$37,010a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,610Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $61,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,610 | $12.79 | |
| 25th | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| Median | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 90th | $61,240 | $29.44 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,780 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,980 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).
Do security guards make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $37,010 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $43,320, so Las Cruces pays 15% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for security guard pay?
183 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,240 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.