Security Guards Salary in Enid, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Enid, OK

Median annual salary $28,180 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.55
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 90
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $28,130
    50th (median)
    $28,180
    75th
    $37,830
    90th
    $67,950

    Enid economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,302 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 42% Median Security Guards salary is 58% 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
    Kokomo, IN $46,710
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $41,370
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,440
    Oklahoma City, OK $37,720
    Roanoke, VA $37,220
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $36,690

    Related occupations in Enid, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$48,150
    Firefighters$46,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$69,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Enid?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Enid, OK is $13.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

    Is Enid above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Enid, OK is 26.6% 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 Enid?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Enid, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,130.