Security Guards Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,810 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $66,410
Employed locally 1,040
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $33,290
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $66,410

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,970
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,520
    Firefighters $32,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,770
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Western North Carolina is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Western North Carolina is 4.1% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,290.