Security Guards Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,020
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 620
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,020
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $62,230

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $60,440
    School Bus Monitors $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southern Indiana is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southern Indiana is 2.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,020 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.