Security Guards Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $42,430 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 270
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $59,700

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 61% Median Security Guards salary is 39% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $40,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $37,440
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $34,690

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Salisbury, MD is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Salisbury, MD is 10.6% above 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.