Security Guards Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,300 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.49
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $79,040
Employed locally 1,000
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $34,300
    75th
    $44,110
    90th
    $79,040

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,270
    Firefighters $38,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern North Carolina is $16.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern North Carolina is 10.6% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.