Security Guards Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $34,310 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $23,590
90th percentile $51,850
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,590
    25th
    $29,420
    50th (median)
    $34,310
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $51,850

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,130

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,510
    Firefighters $47,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,970
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $103,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in San Angelo?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in San Angelo, TX is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Angelo above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in San Angelo, TX is 10.6% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,590 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,420.