Security Guards Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,880 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.33
10th percentile $24,620
90th percentile $55,560
Employed locally 230
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,620
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $31,880
    75th
    $43,290
    90th
    $55,560

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,190
    Firefighters $50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Border Region of Texas is $15.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Border Region of Texas is 16.9% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,620 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.