Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,370 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 800
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $51,520
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $72,480
    90th
    $80,950

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,870
    Firefighters$36,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$95,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northern New Mexico is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northern New Mexico is 22.2% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,520.