First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $63,660 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.60
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 50
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $59,270
    50th (median)
    $63,660
    75th
    $76,070
    90th
    $78,690

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 94% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,380
    Lynchburg, VA $73,230
    Richmond, VA $73,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,570
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $66,470
    Vallejo, CA $65,720

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,100
    Firefighters $38,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Roanoke, VA is $30.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,270.