Security Guards Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $34,970 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $27,930
90th percentile $41,620
Employed locally 170
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,930
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $34,970
    75th
    $37,530
    90th
    $41,620

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,980
    Firefighters $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $60,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Punta Gorda, FL is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.02 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 8.9% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,930 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.