Security Guards Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $36,200 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $48,680
Employed locally 330
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $31,030
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $48,680

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,350
    Charleston, WV $37,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $34,690
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,590
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $33,690

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52,120
    Bailiffs$36,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Morgantown, WV is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Morgantown, WV is 5.7% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,030.