Security Guards Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,800 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $22,610
90th percentile $49,980
Employed locally 350
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,610
    25th
    $27,890
    50th (median)
    $30,800
    75th
    $40,110
    90th
    $49,980

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,120
    Firefighters $52,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $46,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southeast Alabama is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southeast Alabama is 19.7% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $22,610 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,890.