Security Guards Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $36,500 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $23,980
90th percentile $74,250
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,980
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $36,500
    75th
    $74,250
    90th
    $74,250

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Anchorage, AK $48,260
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$52,170
    Firefighters$41,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$67,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$58,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Jacksonville, NC is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Jacksonville, NC is 4.9% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,980 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.