Security Guards Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Security Guards in New Mexico earn a median salary of $38,822 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 7,960 security guards are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $34,790 to $45,590 depending on location.
$38,822
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$45,590
Highest paying metro
$34,790
Lowest paying metro
7,960
Employed in New Mexico
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Security Guards salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico | $45,590 | $35,470 | $70,730 | 940 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,010 | $35,000 | $45,800 | 500 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,620 | $33,220 | $49,710 | 4,580 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $38,590 | $34,920 | $47,270 | 940 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,330 | $30,630 | $45,790 | 340 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,790 | $30,320 | $45,520 | 660 |