Security Guards Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $33,600 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $28,200
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 2,480
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,200
    25th
    $28,760
    50th (median)
    $33,600
    75th
    $40,700
    90th
    $52,000

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $47,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Greensboro, NC is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Greensboro, NC is 12.4% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,200 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,760.