Security Guards Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $44,610 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $55,690
Employed locally 160
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $55,690
    90th
    $55,690

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% 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
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Utica-Rome, NY $44,790
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $44,270
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,100
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $43,080

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,450
    Firefighters $38,840
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,780
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in St. George, UT is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in St. George, UT is 16.3% above 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.