Security Guards Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,740 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $44,700
Employed locally 410
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $31,250
    50th (median)
    $34,740
    75th
    $39,740
    90th
    $44,700

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,600
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 9.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,250.