Security Guards Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $36,960 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $26,510
90th percentile $49,430
Employed locally 530
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,510
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $41,440
    90th
    $49,430

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 62% Median Security Guards salary is 38% 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
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Alaska $48,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,780
    Firefighters $66,890
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,000
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 3.7% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,510 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.