Security Guards Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $35,920 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $53,790
Employed locally 170
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $33,690
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $53,790

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,050
    Firefighters $46,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Western Wisconsin is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.34 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Western Wisconsin is 6.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,690.