Security Guards Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,320 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $27,620
90th percentile $100,310
Employed locally 390
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,620
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $52,410
    90th
    $100,310

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Firefighters $44,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern Region of Texas is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 2.7% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,620 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.