Security Guards Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $41,850 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,990
Employed locally 620
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,210
    50th (median)
    $41,850
    75th
    $41,850
    90th
    $46,990

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850
    Firefighters $34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,300
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southeast Missouri is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southeast Missouri is 9.1% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,210.