Security Guards Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $35,530 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.08
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $51,780
Employed locally 40
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $31,760
    50th (median)
    $35,530
    75th
    $42,000
    90th
    $51,780

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Nebraska is $17.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Nebraska is 7.4% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,760.