Security Guards Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $34,610 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $52,360
Employed locally 1,430
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $34,610
    75th
    $41,740
    90th
    $52,360

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 50% Median Security Guards salary is 50% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,720
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $41,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $40,260
    Jackson, MI $39,240
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,140

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Wichita, KS is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.95 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Wichita, KS is 9.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.