Security Guards Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Security Guards in Mississippi earn a median salary of $29,597 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.9% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 8,440 security guards are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $28,170 to $31,440 depending on location.
$29,597
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$31,440
Highest paying metro
$28,170
Lowest paying metro
8,440
Employed in Mississippi
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Security Guards salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi | $31,440 | $25,580 | $46,340 | 710 |
| Gulfport, MS | $31,030 | $28,270 | $35,970 | 1,790 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,060 | $27,690 | $38,330 | 270 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $29,260 | $23,880 | $35,480 | 580 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,610 | $27,050 | $35,350 | 3,240 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $28,610 | $25,740 | $33,070 | 1,280 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $28,170 | $27,020 | $33,470 | 570 |