Security Guards Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $37,960 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $70,100
Employed locally 4,410
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $70,100

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 45% Median Security Guards salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480
    Charlottesville, VA $42,230

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,050
    Firefighters$61,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,670
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Richmond, VA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Richmond, VA is 1.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.