SOC 33-9032 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Security Guards is $38,376 per year ($18.45/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,110 and $46,654 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $59,571 per year. There are approximately 1,241,770 security guards employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.33 | $29,806 |
| P25 | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.45 | $38,376 |
| P75 | $22.43 | $46,654 |
| P90 | $28.64 | $59,571 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Security Guards is $38,376 per year ($18.45/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,110 and $46,654 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Security Guards is $59,571 per year ($28.64/hr). The 75th percentile is $46,654 per year.
Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,806 per year ($14.33/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,110 per year.
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