Security Guards Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $34,070 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.38
10th percentile $21,900
90th percentile $56,770
Employed locally 530
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,900
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $34,070
    75th
    $41,750
    90th
    $56,770

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 59% Median Security Guards salary is 41% 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,400
    Firefighters$45,700
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$65,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Macon, GA is $16.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Macon, GA is 11.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,900 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.