Security Guards Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $32,280 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.52
10th percentile $25,070
90th percentile $46,280
Employed locally 480
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,070
    25th
    $27,110
    50th (median)
    $32,280
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $46,280

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,870
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in College Station, TX is $15.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in College Station, TX is 15.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,070 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,110.