Security Guards Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $44,790 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $68,280
Employed locally 860
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $68,280

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 65% Median Security Guards salary is 35% 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
    Ithaca, NY $48,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $45,570
    Kingston, NY $44,130
    Syracuse, NY $43,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,040

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,590
    School Bus Monitors$34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,220
    Firefighters$73,170
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Utica, NY is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Utica, NY is 16.7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.