Security Guards Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,970 -1% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $28,060
90th percentile $58,610
Employed locally 470
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,060
    25th
    $31,370
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $58,610

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $56,920
    School Bus Monitors $30,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $51,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central Indiana is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Central Indiana is 1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,060 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,370.