Security Guards Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $33,280 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $45,970
Employed locally 330
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $29,390
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $39,070
    90th
    $45,970

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,410
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $40,160
    Firefighters $35,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,240
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Oklahoma is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 13.3% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,390.