Security Guards Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $29,170 -24% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $43,950
Employed locally 1,000
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $27,880
    50th (median)
    $29,170
    75th
    $35,640
    90th
    $43,950

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 45% Median Security Guards salary is 55% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    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

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,590
    Firefighters $63,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $81,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Beaumont, TX is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.63 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Beaumont, TX is 24% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,880.