Security Guards Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $37,220 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 1,210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $33,830
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $60,780

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 55% Median Security Guards salary is 45% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,100
    Firefighters $38,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $30,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Roanoke, VA is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Roanoke, VA is 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,830.