Security Guards Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$43,320

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.83

per hour

Employment

8,410

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

+13.9%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, New Mexico pays 13.9% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$47,087

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$30,220

25th

$35,570

Median

$43,320

75th

$53,530

90th

$64,840

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).