Security Guards Salary in Western Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $38,210 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $25,170
90th percentile $55,190
Employed locally 340
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,170
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $38,210
    75th
    $44,410
    90th
    $55,190

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960
    Firefighters $51,850
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,060
    School Bus Monitors $34,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Western Wyoming is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Western Wyoming is 0.4% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,170 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.