How much does a security guard make in New Hampshire?
$45,200a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in New Hampshire. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $45,200Highest 10%: $62,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| 90th | $62,400 | $30.00 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $44,990 |
| Manchester, NH | $44,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 3. Washington | $47,100 |
| 4. Vermont | $45,550 |
| 5. Oregon | $45,500 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $45,200 |
| 7. Colorado | $45,150 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $44,670 |
| 9. New York | $44,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $21.73 ($45,200 a year).
Do security guards make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $45,200 against $38,020 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for security guard pay?
New Hampshire ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays security guards the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $44,990 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.