Security Guards Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,100 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.24
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $51,280
Employed locally 150
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $42,100
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $51,280

    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 Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,720
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,600
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,180
    Firefighters $44,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northern Vermont is $20.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northern Vermont is 9.7% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.