First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,040 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $95,960
Employed locally 1,240
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $60,040
    75th
    $73,310
    90th
    $95,960

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 75% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,410
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $92,660
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $89,610

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $60,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,080
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $57,660
    Amarillo, TX $54,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Firefighters$59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Houston, TX is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.59 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Houston, TX is 2.4% above the national median of $58,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Houston?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.