Security Guards Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,240 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $24,060
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 370
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,060
    25th
    $29,580
    50th (median)
    $35,240
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $45,000

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,420
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,920
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$26,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,240
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$24,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,060 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,580.