Security Guards Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,720 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $67,400
Employed locally 420
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $40,720
    75th
    $54,740
    90th
    $67,400

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    School Bus Monitors $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Capital/Northern New York is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Capital/Northern New York is 6.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.