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Security Guards in Vermont earned a median of $45,550 a year ($21.90 an hour) in May 2025, 20% above the national median of $38,020; 930 were employed there, ranking #4 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 | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $45,550 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $50,770 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.90 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $36,040 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $38,560 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $61,730 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $72,620 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 930 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.074 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.37 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.