Security Guards Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $28,270 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.59
10th percentile $20,110
90th percentile $38,990
Employed locally 690
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,110
    25th
    $21,400
    50th (median)
    $28,270
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $38,990

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,080
    Firefighters $47,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,670
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Albany, GA is $13.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Albany, GA is 26.3% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $20,110 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,400.