Security Guards Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $38,350 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $62,330
Employed locally 220
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $33,680
    50th (median)
    $38,350
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $62,330

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 47% Median Security Guards salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Lynchburg, VA $42,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480
    Charlottesville, VA $42,230

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,240
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,550
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,770
    Firefighters $47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,540
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Winchester?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Winchester, VA-WV is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

    Is Winchester above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 0.1% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,680.