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Security Guards Salaries
in New Mexico, NM
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.79 – $23.97
Average Annual Pay
Range: $45,323 – $49,856
Salaries for Security Guards near New Mexico
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$17.49
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$27.63
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$20.83
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$19.52
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$23.21
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How much do Security Guards make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.45/hr
Range: $18.52 - $20.37
Annual Rate
$40,451
Range: $38,525 - $42,378
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.88/hr
Range: $21.79 - $23.97
Annual Rate
$47,589
Range: $45,323 - $49,856
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.31/hr
Range: $25.06 - $27.57
Annual Rate
$54,727
Range: $52,121 - $57,334
Security Guards job description
Security Guards professionals are essential to modern business operations, designing, developing, and maintaining technology solutions. They work across industries to create efficient systems and solve complex technical challenges.
- •Design and develop technical solutions
- •Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- •Document technical specifications
- •Stay current with emerging technologies
- •Ensure system security and performance
- •Programming and technical expertise
- •Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- •Communication and collaboration
- •Project management
- •Continuous learning
- •Attention to detail
- •Degree in Computer Science or related field
- •Relevant technical certifications
- •Portfolio of projects preferred
- •Strong analytical skills

