Security Guards Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $38,590 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 940
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $38,590
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $60,740

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,750
    Firefighters $43,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern New Mexico is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.