Security Guards Salary in Hinesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hinesville, GA

Median annual salary $47,050 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $28,690
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 90
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,690
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $49,270
    90th
    $57,180

    Hinesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 78% Median Security Guards salary is 22% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,210

    Related occupations in Hinesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,120
    Firefighters $49,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,500
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Hinesville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Hinesville, GA is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.06 or more per hour.

    Is Hinesville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Hinesville, GA is 22.6% above 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 Hinesville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,690 per year in Hinesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.