Security Guards Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $35,760 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 310
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $35,760
    75th
    $36,780
    90th
    $47,410

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,180
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $85,870
    Firefighters $52,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,900
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern Wyoming?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern Wyoming is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Wyoming above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern Wyoming is 6.8% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.