Security Guards Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $35,010 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 1,240
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $29,630
    50th (median)
    $35,010
    75th
    $41,040
    90th
    $55,100

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 48% Median Security Guards salary is 52% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,920
    Florence, SC $39,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,170
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,460

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,390
    Firefighters$42,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Pensacola, FL is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.88 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Pensacola, FL is 8.8% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,630.