Security Guards Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $29,930 -22% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $21,100
90th percentile $46,650
Employed locally 480
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,100
    25th
    $26,330
    50th (median)
    $29,930
    75th
    $35,600
    90th
    $46,650

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 46% Median Security Guards salary is 54% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,340
    Firefighters$46,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$42,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,230
    School Bus Monitors$26,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$50,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Longview, TX is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Longview, TX is 22% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,100 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,330.