Security Guards Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,950 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $26,760
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 600
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,760
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $35,950
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $50,990

    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

    Related occupations in Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    Firefighters$46,530
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$79,320
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$22,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Hill Country Region of Texas is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Hill Country Region of Texas is 6.3% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,760 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.