Security Guards Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $56,380 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $71,720
Employed locally 320
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $36,650
    50th (median)
    $56,380
    75th
    $68,820
    90th
    $71,720

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Boulder, CO $49,730

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $55,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,840
    Firefighters $46,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $91,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Virginia is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Virginia is 46.9% above 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,650.