Security Guards Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $36,560 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $30,470
90th percentile $57,120
Employed locally 520
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,470
    25th
    $31,240
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $57,120

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,720
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $41,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $40,260
    Jackson, MI $39,240
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,140

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,990
    Firefighters$45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$54,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Topeka, KS is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.96 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Topeka, KS is 4.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,470 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,240.