Security Guards Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $31,360 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $23,750
90th percentile $73,780
Employed locally 650
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,750
    25th
    $23,750
    50th (median)
    $31,360
    75th
    $34,810
    90th
    $73,780

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 55% Median Security Guards salary is 45% 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
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Alaska $48,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$56,420
    Firefighters$40,080
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$43,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$56,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Dothan, AL is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Dothan, AL is 18.3% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,750 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,750.