Security Guards Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $41,830 +9% vs national
Median hourly $20.11
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $54,540
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $41,830
    75th
    $48,300
    90th
    $54,540

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 56% Median Security Guards salary is 44% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Madison, WI $43,480
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,480
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $41,920
    Green Bay, WI $41,520

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,890
    Firefighters $66,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Janesville, WI is $20.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Janesville, WI is 9% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.