Security Guards Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,500 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $49,360
Employed locally 540
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $31,090
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $41,760
    90th
    $49,360

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,950
    Firefighters $38,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,290
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in North Central Tennessee is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in North Central Tennessee is 2.3% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,090.