Security Guards Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,850 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $49,320
Employed locally 800
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $38,850
    75th
    $42,540
    90th
    $49,320

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 56% Median Security Guards salary is 44% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Anchorage, AK $48,260
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $37,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $54,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Asheville, NC is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Asheville, NC is 1.3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.