Security Guards Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,530 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.12
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 1,000
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $30,240
    50th (median)
    $33,530
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $60,370

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,050
    Firefighters$47,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$65,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in North Region of Texas is $16.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in North Region of Texas is 12.6% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,240.