Security Guards Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $87,770 +128.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.20
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $108,540
Employed locally 650
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $87,770
    75th
    $98,540
    90th
    $108,540

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 102% Median Security Guards salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Boulder, CO $49,730

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300
    Washington $48,010

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,460
    Firefighters $79,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $103,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Kennewick, WA is $42.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.78 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Kennewick, WA is 128.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.