How much does a security make in Massachusetts?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Massachusetts. That is $48.23 an hour or $8,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.23
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 14,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,540Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $219,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 75th | $161,000 | $77.42 | |
| 90th | $219,200 | $105.38 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $101,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $81,760 |
| Worcester, MA | $75,320 |
| Springfield, MA | $74,440 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $64,170 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $59,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 1. New York | $168,300 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $100,300 |
| 3. Illinois | $99,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $98,560 |
| 5. Vermont | $88,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.23 ($100,300 a year).
Do securitys make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $100,300 against $78,660 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for security pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays securitys the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $101,200 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.