Security Guards Salary in West Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,540 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $26,830
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 340
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,830
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,540
    75th
    $39,970
    90th
    $48,800

    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 West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,460
    Firefighters $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $50,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in West Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in West Tennessee is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

    Is West Tennessee above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in West Tennessee is 12.6% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,830 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.