Security Guards Salary in New Mexico
Security Guards in New Mexico earn a median of $43,320 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,410
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,220; the top 10% earn over $64,840. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Animal Control Workers$37,800 median in New Mexico
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49,060 median in New Mexico
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$31,460 median in New Mexico
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$43,960 median in New Mexico
Security Guards pay in New Mexico
How much do security guards make in New Mexico?
The median is $43,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,220 and the top 10% earn over $64,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.