Security Guards Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $36,220 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $43,320
Employed locally 280
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $32,240
    50th (median)
    $36,220
    75th
    $39,880
    90th
    $43,320

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,170
    Firefighters $47,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $54,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $33,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,390
    School Bus Monitors $32,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Missouri is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Missouri is 5.6% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,240.