Security Guards Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Security Guards in Louisiana earn a median salary of $31,764 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.2% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 13,350 security guards are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $28,130 to $37,500 depending on location.
$31,764
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$37,500
Highest paying metro
$28,130
Lowest paying metro
13,350
Employed in Louisiana
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Security Guards salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $37,500 | $28,760 | $44,040 | 340 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $34,690 | $30,360 | $43,800 | 2,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $32,480 | $30,570 | $42,180 | 5,980 |
| Central Louisiana | $32,420 | $27,460 | $41,730 | 530 |
| Hammond, LA | $31,660 | $24,440 | $34,370 | — |
| Northeast Louisiana | $31,280 | $23,030 | $36,000 | 160 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $31,140 | $28,900 | $40,640 | 910 |
| Slidell, LA | $31,130 | $29,310 | $40,480 | 340 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $31,010 | $27,930 | $36,090 | 280 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,710 | $26,840 | $39,080 | 1,080 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,020 | $25,870 | $36,210 | 910 |
| Houma, LA | $28,130 | $20,900 | $35,860 | 420 |