Security Guards Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $40,350 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.40
10th percentile $27,620
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 800
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,620
    25th
    $30,520
    50th (median)
    $40,350
    75th
    $52,170
    90th
    $62,400

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 68% Median Security Guards salary is 32% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Anchorage, AK $48,260
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$36,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$56,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Fayetteville, NC is $19.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.2% above 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,620 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,520.