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Security Guards in Connecticut earned a median of $39,920 a year ($19.19 an hour) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $38,020; 12,100 were employed there, ranking #17 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $39,920 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $45,180 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $19.19 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $34,950 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,100 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $47,510 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $59,220 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 12,100 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.137 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.86 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.