Security Guards Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $31,050 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $24,580
90th percentile $53,020
Employed locally 520
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,580
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $31,050
    75th
    $39,890
    90th
    $53,020

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,920
    Firefighters $43,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $32,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Oklahoma is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 19.1% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,580 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.