Security Guards Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,540 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $22,700
90th percentile $42,640
Employed locally 390
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,700
    25th
    $27,490
    50th (median)
    $30,540
    75th
    $35,050
    90th
    $42,640

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,150
    Firefighters $40,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $53,030
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Alabama is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Alabama is 20.4% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $22,700 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,490.