Security Guards Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $37,330 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $59,380
Employed locally 210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $46,280
    90th
    $59,380

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,440
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,320
    Firefighters $59,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $88,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Nebraska is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Nebraska is 2.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.