Security Guards Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $37,140 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $61,040
Employed locally 390
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $37,140
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $61,040

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480
    Charlottesville, VA $42,230

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,140
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,540
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $30,260
    Firefighters $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Blacksburg, VA is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.2% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.