Security Guards Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $41,980 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.18
10th percentile $25,360
90th percentile $55,130
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,360
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $41,980
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $55,130

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 63% Median Security Guards salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,130

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,670
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,970
    Firefighters$79,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$56,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Abilene, TX is $20.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Abilene, TX is 9.4% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Abilene?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,360 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.