Security Guards Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,920 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.46
10th percentile $17,060
90th percentile $36,090
Employed locally 620
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,060
    25th
    $20,690
    50th (median)
    $25,920
    75th
    $31,280
    90th
    $36,090

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,070
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $49,720
    Firefighters $24,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,550
    Animal Control Workers $28,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in East Kentucky is $12.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in East Kentucky is 32.4% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $17,060 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,690.