Security Guards Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $32,480 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.62
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $50,530
Employed locally 27,180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $29,030
    50th (median)
    $32,480
    75th
    $38,630
    90th
    $50,530

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 40% Median Security Guards salary is 60% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Houston, TX is $15.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Houston, TX is 15.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,030.