Security Guards Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $42,230 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 390
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $42,230
    75th
    $50,600
    90th
    $70,400

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 47% Median Security Guards salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480
    Vallejo, CA $41,760

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,220
    Firefighters $50,100
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Charlottesville, VA is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Charlottesville, VA is 10.1% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.