Security Guards Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $39,100 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $28,040
90th percentile $42,010
Employed locally 160
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,040
    25th
    $34,310
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $39,120
    90th
    $42,010

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 59% Median Security Guards salary is 41% 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,210

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,840
    Firefighters$48,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,340
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Dalton, GA is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Dalton, GA is 1.9% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,040 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,310.