Security Guards Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $38,620 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $61,160
Employed locally 4,580
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $33,220
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $61,160

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,140
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $47,270

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,250
    Firefighters$42,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$86,300
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$100,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Albuquerque, NM is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.94 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.7% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,220.