Security Guards Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $35,820 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $28,480
90th percentile $68,450
Employed locally 750
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,480
    25th
    $30,950
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $49,700
    90th
    $68,450

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,040
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $40,460
    Florence, SC $39,450
    Wisconsin $39,110
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,090

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $39,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,990
    School Bus Monitors $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Spartanburg, SC is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.27 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Spartanburg, SC is 6.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,480 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,950.