Security Guards Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $30,580 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $22,700
90th percentile $41,090
Employed locally 310
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,700
    25th
    $26,800
    50th (median)
    $30,580
    75th
    $35,780
    90th
    $41,090

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,470
    Firefighters $42,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Alabama is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Alabama is 20.3% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $22,700 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,800.