Security Guards Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $42,800 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $52,310
Employed locally 370
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $41,270
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $52,310

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 47% Median Security Guards salary is 53% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Firefighters $45,310
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Burlington, VT is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Burlington, VT is 11.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,270.