Security Guards Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $34,550 -10% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $23,630
90th percentile $56,950
Employed locally 330
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,630
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $34,550
    75th
    $41,020
    90th
    $56,950

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340

    Related occupations in Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53,880
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$155,110
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,040
    Firefighters$46,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,940
    School Bus Monitors$27,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Brunswick?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Brunswick, GA is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.19 or more per hour.

    Is Brunswick above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Brunswick, GA is 10% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,630 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.