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Security Guards average salary by city in New Mexico
- Albuquerque$46,640
- Santa Fe$44,130
- Las Cruces$41,550
- Farmington$40,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $46,640 | $44,780 | $36,400 | $38,617 | 96 |
| Santa Fe | $44,130 | $40,980 | $35,000 | $36,708 | 99 |
| Las Cruces | $41,550 | $37,010 | $30,860 | $34,746 | 90 |
| Farmington | $40,070 | $36,820 | $30,220 | $33,621 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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