Security Guards Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $37,780 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 3,930
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $55,220

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 41% Median Security Guards salary is 59% 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
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,040
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $42,680
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $42,140
    Grand Junction, CO $40,860
    New Haven, CT $40,790

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $75,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,970
    School Bus Monitors $36,980
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $43,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Hartford, CT is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Hartford, CT is 1.5% below 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.