Security Guards Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,010 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $56,110
Employed locally 500
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,000
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $56,110

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,530
    Firefighters$48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Santa Fe, NM is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,000.