Security Guards Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $36,570 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $60,700
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $31,690
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $60,700

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,750
    Firefighters $49,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Virginia is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Virginia is 4.7% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,690.