Security Guards Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,230 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $23,980
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 390
National median $38,370

Compare Security Guards salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northern Indiana stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Security Guards
in
Northern Indiana
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,980
    25th
    $31,120
    50th (median)
    $35,230
    75th
    $43,510
    90th
    $59,190

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $59,410
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northern Indiana is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northern Indiana is 8.2% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,980 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,120.