Security Guards Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $31,010 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $42,050
Employed locally 280
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $31,010
    75th
    $36,090
    90th
    $42,050

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $41,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,090
    Firefighters $28,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $53,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Louisiana is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Louisiana is 19.2% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.