Security Guards Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $35,210 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $28,170
90th percentile $79,040
Employed locally 790
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,170
    25th
    $29,290
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $79,040

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,260
    Firefighters $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $70,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $65,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central North Carolina is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Central North Carolina is 8.2% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,170 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,290.