Security Guards Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $37,170 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $48,120
Employed locally 630
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $37,170
    75th
    $45,310
    90th
    $48,120

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 51% Median Security Guards salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Madison, WI $43,480
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,480
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $41,920
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $41,830

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,140
    Firefighters$52,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$75,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Oshkosh, WI is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Oshkosh, WI is 3.1% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.