Security Guards Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $36,200 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $49,100
Employed locally 640
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $33,370
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $45,230
    90th
    $49,100

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 45% Median Security Guards salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,040
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $40,460
    Florence, SC $39,450
    Wisconsin $39,110
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,090

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $50,710
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,150
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $118,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Hilton Head Island, SC is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 5.7% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,370.