Security Guards Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $32,550 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.65
10th percentile $27,490
90th percentile $42,290
Employed locally 380
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,490
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $32,550
    75th
    $38,150
    90th
    $42,290

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 46% Median Security Guards salary is 54% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,920
    Florence, SC $39,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,170
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,460

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,230
    Firefighters$58,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$66,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Sebastian?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Sebastian, FL is $15.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

    Is Sebastian above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Sebastian, FL is 15.2% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,490 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.