Security Guards Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #21 of 51 · NJ
2.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,520 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,880
Employment 41,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,230P25 $34,770 Median $38,880P75 $48,120P90 $60,420
About 80% of security guardss in New Jersey earn between $32,230 and $60,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in New Jersey is $43,520, about 2.5% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $40,260 | $44,170 | 390 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $39,900 | $41,440 | 2,870 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $34,980 | $41,670 | 3,110 |