Security Guards Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $34,130 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $28,110
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 29,900
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,110
    25th
    $29,170
    50th (median)
    $34,130
    75th
    $42,100
    90th
    $55,100

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 39% Median Security Guards salary is 61% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,470
    Firefighters$65,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$84,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Dallas, TX is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Dallas, TX is 11.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,110 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,170.