Security Guards Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Security Guards in Nebraska earn a median salary of $37,887 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.3% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 4,280 security guards are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $34,780 to $42,240 depending on location.
$37,887
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$42,240
Highest paying metro
$34,780
Lowest paying metro
4,280
Employed in Nebraska
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inSecurity Guards salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Nebraska | $42,240 | $34,610 | $61,940 | 360 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $39,700 | $36,450 | $45,880 | 3,030 |
| Lincoln, NE | $37,740 | $34,660 | $46,830 | 540 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $37,330 | $34,410 | $46,280 | 210 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $35,530 | $31,760 | $42,000 | 40 |
| Grand Island, NE | $34,780 | $32,240 | $41,860 | 100 |