Security Guards Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $36,850 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $27,250
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 640
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,250
    25th
    $29,250
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $72,800

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,870
    Firefighters $39,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Virginia is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Virginia is 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,250 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,250.