Security Guards Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $38,440 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $28,870
90th percentile $45,160
Employed locally 1,550
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,870
    25th
    $33,200
    50th (median)
    $38,440
    75th
    $43,410
    90th
    $45,160

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    Firefighters $44,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southeast Oklahoma is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 0.2% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,870 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,200.