Security Guards Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $37,360 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $49,100
Employed locally 860
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $37,360
    75th
    $44,120
    90th
    $49,100

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 45% Median Security Guards salary is 55% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,860
    Napa, CA $43,560
    Chambersburg, PA $42,190
    Lexington Park, MD $40,060
    Reading, PA $38,790

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,870
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,910
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,880
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Lancaster, PA is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Lancaster, PA is 2.6% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.