Security Guards Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $45,590 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $31,610
90th percentile $91,520
Employed locally 940
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,610
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $70,730
    90th
    $91,520

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,370
    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 Security Guards make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northern New Mexico is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northern New Mexico is 18.8% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,610 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.