Security Guards Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $33,280 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $21,270
90th percentile $52,320
Employed locally 130
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,270
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $39,320
    90th
    $52,320

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 61% Median Security Guards salary is 39% 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
    Hinesville, GA $47,050
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860
    Sheboygan, WI $40,410
    Dalton, GA $39,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,040
    Firefighters $42,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $52,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Valdosta, GA is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.19 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Valdosta, GA is 13.3% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $21,270 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.