Security Guards Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,260 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.07
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 580
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $23,880
    50th (median)
    $29,260
    75th
    $35,480
    90th
    $45,750

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$42,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$35,610
    Firefighters$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$54,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$48,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$51,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Lower East Mississippi is $14.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Lower East Mississippi is 23.7% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,880.