Security Guards Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $34,150 -11% vs national
Median hourly $16.42
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $61,210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $34,150
    75th
    $41,590
    90th
    $61,210

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$44,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$49,850
    Firefighters$44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$60,270
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$20,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Rome?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Rome, GA is $16.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

    Is Rome above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Rome, GA is 11% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.