Security Guards Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $32,420 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.59
10th percentile $21,710
90th percentile $48,920
Employed locally 530
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,710
    25th
    $27,460
    50th (median)
    $32,420
    75th
    $41,730
    90th
    $48,920

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $38,260
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,480
    Firefighters $28,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $46,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central Louisiana is $15.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Central Louisiana is 15.5% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,710 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,460.