Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $31.22 an hour ($64,940 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 53% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). New Mexico ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| 25% of workers | $20.11 | $41,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.22 | $64,940 |
| 75% of workers | $48.79 | $101,480 |
| 90% of workers | $60.60 | $126,050 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $55,370 | 340 |
| Las Cruces | $47,790 | 40 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,590 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,460 |
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