Security Guards Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $40,270 +5% vs national
Median hourly $19.36
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $62,240
Employed locally 190
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $32,340
    50th (median)
    $40,270
    75th
    $49,110
    90th
    $62,240

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480
    Charlottesville, VA $42,230

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$61,450
    Firefighters$48,870
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Staunton, VA is $19.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Staunton, VA is 5% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,340.