Security Guards Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,990 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 610
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $47,160
    90th
    $56,510

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,780
    Firefighters $45,970
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeastern Wisconsin is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 3.6% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.