Security Guards Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $48,260 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $81,760
Employed locally 1,120
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $71,980
    90th
    $81,760

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 50% Median Security Guards salary is 50% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Yakima, WA $44,320
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $44,270
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,920
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,050

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$110,180
    Firefighters$63,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners$67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Anchorage, AK is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Anchorage, AK is 25.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.