Security Guards Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,240 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $9.73
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $39,500
Employed locally 290
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $20,240
    75th
    $22,130
    90th
    $39,500

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $22,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $24,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $22,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Puerto Rico is $9.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.39 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Puerto Rico is 47.3% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.