Security Guards Salary in Gettysburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gettysburg, PA

Median annual salary $35,610 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $50,450
Employed locally 160
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $30,020
    50th (median)
    $35,610
    75th
    $41,880
    90th
    $50,450

    Gettysburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,071 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 44% Median Security Guards salary is 56% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,860
    Napa, CA $43,560
    Chambersburg, PA $42,190
    Lexington Park, MD $40,060
    Reading, PA $38,790

    Related occupations in Gettysburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107,020
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Gettysburg?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Gettysburg, PA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Gettysburg above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Gettysburg, PA is 7.2% 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 Gettysburg?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Gettysburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,020.