Security Guards Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $36,510 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $55,680
Employed locally 710
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $42,920
    90th
    $55,680

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 46% Median Security Guards salary is 54% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,920
    Florence, SC $39,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,170
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,460
    Florida $36,090

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,760
    Firefighters$51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Crestview, FL is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Crestview, FL is 4.8% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.