Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $65,093 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 4,830 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $59,290 to $75,530 depending on location.
$65,093
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$75,530
Highest paying metro
$59,290
Lowest paying metro
4,830
Employed in New Mexico
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,530 | $62,830 | $77,640 | 350 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $74,250 | $61,750 | $74,250 | 1,770 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,440 | $49,920 | $73,540 | 390 |
| Farmington, NM | $60,680 | $59,450 | $69,950 | 370 |
| Northern New Mexico | $59,370 | $51,520 | $72,480 | 800 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $59,290 | $47,470 | $73,320 | 1,150 |