Security Guards Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,450 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $22,510
90th percentile $50,420
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,510
    25th
    $27,480
    50th (median)
    $28,450
    75th
    $37,040
    90th
    $50,420

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,890
    Firefighters $32,630
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Alabama is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Alabama is 25.9% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $22,510 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,480.