Security Guards Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,850 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $33,080
90th percentile $53,350
Employed locally 190
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,080
    25th
    $33,080
    50th (median)
    $38,850
    75th
    $45,680
    90th
    $53,350

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,150
    Firefighters $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $80,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwestern New Hampshire is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 1.3% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,080 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,080.