Security Guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14,530 | $27,670 | $13.31 | |
| Alaska | 2,230 | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Arizona | 23,920 | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| Arkansas | 5,670 | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| California | 142,040 | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Colorado | 15,900 | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| Connecticut | 11,240 | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| Delaware | 2,880 | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| District of Columbia | 13,910 | $52,840 | $25.41 | |
| Florida | 83,240 | $30,400 | $14.61 | |
| Georgia | 30,990 | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| Hawaii | 9,100 | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| Idaho | 2,550 | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| Illinois | 42,860 | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Indiana | 16,240 | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Iowa | 5,550 | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Kansas | 5,860 | $32,360 | $15.56 | |
| Kentucky | 12,120 | $27,950 | $13.44 | |
| Louisiana | 15,110 | $31,180 | $14.99 | |
| Maine | 1,570 | $34,180 | $16.44 | |
| Maryland | 24,740 | $40,300 | $19.38 | |
| Massachusetts | 21,530 | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Michigan | 21,290 | $33,900 | $16.30 | |
| Minnesota | 11,160 | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| Mississippi | 8,930 | $27,650 | $13.30 | |
| Missouri | 16,700 | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Montana | 910 | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| Nebraska | 3,990 | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Nevada | 17,960 | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| New Hampshire | 2,500 | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| New Jersey | 35,440 | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| New Mexico | 6,020 | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| New York | 112,410 | $41,810 | $20.10 | |
| North Carolina | 25,780 | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| North Dakota | 1,260 | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| Ohio | 29,560 | $33,030 | $15.88 | |
| Oklahoma | 9,710 | $31,420 | $15.10 | |
| Oregon | 8,910 | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Pennsylvania | 37,690 | $32,520 | $15.63 | |
| Rhode Island | 3,100 | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| South Carolina | 13,910 | $29,920 | $14.39 | |
| South Dakota | 1,310 | $33,660 | $16.18 | |
| Tennessee | 22,300 | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| Texas | 88,700 | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| Utah | 6,030 | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Vermont | 750 | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Virginia | 30,820 | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Washington | 20,390 | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| West Virginia | 5,590 | $28,290 | $13.60 | |
| Wisconsin | 9,280 | $32,020 | $15.40 | |
| Wyoming | 890 | $34,780 | $16.72 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine inspection, patrol and crime prevention services for private clients. Includes instruction in the provision of personal protection as well as property security.
United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus
Huntington Park, CA
Certificate
Carrington College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Master's Degree
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
Certificate
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$35,830 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as security guards.
- Less than high school 6%
- High school graduate 35%
- College dropout 30%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 14%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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