Security Guards Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,610 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $21,120
90th percentile $42,410
Employed locally 1,280
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,120
    25th
    $25,740
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $33,070
    90th
    $42,410

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,620
    Firefighters $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Upper East Mississippi is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.29 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Upper East Mississippi is 25.4% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,120 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,740.