Security Guards Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $36,610 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $49,360
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $36,610
    75th
    $46,090
    90th
    $49,360

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 48% Median Security Guards salary is 52% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Madison, WI $43,480
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,480
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $41,920
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $41,830

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $43,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,070
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $85,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $88,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Wausau, WI is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.88 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Wausau, WI is 4.6% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.