Security Guards Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $31,280 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $23,030
90th percentile $43,310
Employed locally 160
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,030
    25th
    $23,030
    50th (median)
    $31,280
    75th
    $36,000
    90th
    $43,310

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,810
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$39,680
    Firefighters$27,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$57,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$47,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Louisiana is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Louisiana is 18.5% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,030 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,030.