Security Guards Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,650 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $91,470
Employed locally 260
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $30,230
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $54,950
    90th
    $91,470

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 41% Median Security Guards salary is 59% 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
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,130

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,140
    Transportation Security Screeners$49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$72,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Midland, TX is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Midland, TX is 0.7% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,230.