Security Guards Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $38,980 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,580
Employed locally 670
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $52,580

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 62% Median Security Guards salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $48,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $45,570
    Utica-Rome, NY $44,790
    Kingston, NY $44,130
    Syracuse, NY $43,460

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,840
    School Bus Monitors$31,720
    Firefighters$73,150
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$32,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$83,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Binghamton, NY is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Binghamton, NY is 1.6% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Binghamton?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.