Security Guards Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $35,250 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $57,900
Employed locally 490
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $30,830
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $41,270
    90th
    $57,900

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 60% Median Security Guards salary is 40% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $37,730
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,090
    Knoxville, TN $35,960
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $35,870
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,550
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,250

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,400
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $67,400
    Firefighters $37,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $51,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Jackson, TN is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Jackson, TN is 8.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,830.