Security Guards Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • Florida
Security Guards in Florida earn a median salary of $34,995 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 92,500 security guards are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $31,110 to $38,170 depending on location.
$34,995
Avg median salary in Florida
$38,170
Highest paying metro
$31,110
Lowest paying metro
92,500
Employed in Florida
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Security Guards salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | $38,170 | $34,730 | $44,860 | 1,090 |
| South Florida | $37,440 | $33,890 | $44,030 | 570 |
| Crestview, FL | $36,510 | $33,640 | $42,920 | 710 |
| Miami, FL | $36,460 | $31,680 | $40,990 | 41,760 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,000 | $30,840 | $41,420 | 11,930 |
| North Port, FL | $35,990 | $32,210 | $40,150 | 2,640 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,940 | $32,330 | $40,640 | 14,150 |
| North Florida | $35,860 | $31,200 | $44,300 | 310 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $35,670 | $30,820 | $38,570 | 760 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $35,480 | $29,810 | $43,210 | 140 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,430 | $30,930 | $42,710 | 1,200 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $35,300 | $32,500 | $42,460 | 1,480 |
| Panama City, FL | $35,220 | $32,340 | $36,690 | 520 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $35,100 | $30,520 | $37,870 | 2,400 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,010 | $29,630 | $41,040 | 1,240 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $34,970 | $29,960 | $37,530 | 170 |
| Gainesville, FL | $34,750 | $30,740 | $38,620 | 740 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,340 | $29,010 | $36,920 | 810 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $34,090 | $31,450 | $37,530 | 7,230 |
| Wildwood, FL | $33,630 | $29,400 | $36,390 | 180 |
| Deltona, FL | $33,590 | $28,840 | $38,010 | 1,560 |
| Sebastian, FL | $32,550 | $29,850 | $38,150 | 380 |
| Ocala, FL | $31,280 | $28,490 | $35,940 | 380 |
| Sebring, FL | $31,110 | $28,340 | $36,400 | 150 |