Security Guards Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $30,930 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.87
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $56,570
Employed locally 150
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $24,200
    50th (median)
    $30,930
    75th
    $36,420
    90th
    $56,570

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Firefighters $48,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,320
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southern South Carolina is $14.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southern South Carolina is 19.4% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,200.