Security Guards Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $34,710 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $25,870
90th percentile $50,750
Employed locally 150
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,870
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $34,710
    75th
    $41,590
    90th
    $50,750

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,700
    Firefighters $48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,450
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,630
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $59,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwestern Wisconsin is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 9.5% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,870 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.