Security Guards Salary in Connecticut
The median for security guards in Connecticut is $39,920 a year, somewhat above the national $38,020 (+5%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. That is 33% less than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $44,670 in Massachusetts) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $36,940 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 12,100 security guards, 7.14 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.86 is close to the national share.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $16.80 | $17.36 | $19.19 | $22.84 | $28.47 | $21.72 | 12,100 | 7.14 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $34,950 | $36,100 | $39,920 | $47,510 | $59,220 | $45,180 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.52 | $16.93 | $18.28 | $22.21 | $28.29 | $20.42 | 1,283,470 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,210 | $35,210 | $38,020 | $46,200 | $58,840 | $42,470 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.86
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.14
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for security guards, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $21.67 | $45,060 | $35,860 | $72,180 | 1,560 | 5.56 | 0.67 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $21.34 | $44,390 | $36,690 | $63,130 | 2,770 | 6.85 | 0.83 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $18.78 | $39,060 | $35,260 | $57,000 | 4,130 | 6.89 | 0.83 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $18.62 | $38,720 | $35,210 | $49,800 | 1,830 | 11.41 | 1.38 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $17.07 | $35,510 | $34,010 | $63,310 | 970 | 7.68 | 0.93 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $21.18 | $44,040 | $34,140 | $57,460 | 220 | 3.30 | 0.40 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $19.19 | $39,920 | 12,100 | 0.86 |
| Massachusetts | $21.48 | $44,670 | 23,930 | 0.80 |
| New York | $21.27 | $44,240 | 134,700 | 1.68 |
| Rhode Island | $17.76 | $36,940 | 3,160 | 0.76 |
See the national page for Security Guards (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.