Security Guards Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $31,520 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.15
10th percentile $24,420
90th percentile $49,420
Employed locally 440
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,420
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $31,520
    75th
    $39,360
    90th
    $49,420

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 44% Median Security Guards salary is 56% 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
    Abilene, TX $41,980
    Midland, TX $38,650
    Odessa, TX $37,290
    Killeen-Temple, TX $36,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,630
    San Angelo, TX $34,310

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,150
    Firefighters$64,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,080
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$70,340
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Tyler, TX is $15.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.45 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Tyler, TX is 17.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $24,420 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.