How much does a security guard make in New Mexico?
$43,320a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in New Mexico. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,220Median: $43,320Highest 10%: $64,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| 25th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $53,530 | $25.74 | |
| 90th | $64,840 | $31.17 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,780 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,980 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,010 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 9. New York | $44,240 |
| 10. Virginia | $43,640 |
| 11. Minnesota | $43,380 |
| 12. New Mexico | $43,320 |
| 13. California | $43,240 |
| 14. Hawaii | $42,820 |
| 15. Utah | $42,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $20.83 ($43,320 a year).
Do security guards make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $43,320 against $38,020 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for security guard pay?
New Mexico ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays security guards the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $44,780 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.