Security Guards Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $51,320 +33.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.68
10th percentile $34,770
90th percentile $60,910
Employed locally 660
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,770
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $51,320
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $60,910

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% 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
    Boulder, CO $49,730

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Washington $48,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $87,070
    Transportation Security Screeners $68,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $71,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $83,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Kahului, HI is $24.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Kahului, HI is 33.8% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,770 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.