Security Guards Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $33,330
90th percentile $52,540
Employed locally 280
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,330
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $42,030
    90th
    $52,540

    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 Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,620
    School Bus Monitors $37,560
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,160
    Parking Enforcement Workers $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Sussex Delaware is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.69 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Sussex Delaware is 2.4% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,330 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.