State-by-State Analysis
Best States for Security Guards
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
District of Columbia
Top State
$47,170
Avg Salary
616,190
Total Jobs
$17k
Salary Range
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 33-9032. Learn about SOC codes
| $60,720 | $60,720 | $29 | 15,880 | |
| $54,140 | $54,140 | $26 | 2,100 | |
SOC: 53 | $50,770 | $50,770 | $24 | 25,800 |
| $50,770 | $50,770 | $24 | 930 | |
SOC: 33 | $47,850 | $47,850 | $23 | 2,450 |
| Find New Hampshire Jobs | ||||
| $47,070 | $47,070 | $23 | 34,870 | |
| $46,450 | $46,450 | $22 | 134,700 | |
| $46,420 | $46,420 | $22 | 12,200 | |
SOC: 35 | $46,300 | $46,300 | $22 | 8,410 |
| $45,870 | $45,870 | $22 | 16,890 | |
| Find Colorado Jobs | ||||
| $45,460 | $45,460 | $22 | 14,440 | |
SOC: 09 | $45,180 | $45,180 | $22 | 12,100 |
| $45,100 | $45,100 | $22 | 18,630 | |
| $45,000 | $45,000 | $22 | 4,700 | |
SOC: 06 | $44,920 | $44,920 | $22 | 199,480 |
| Find California Jobs | ||||
SOC: 25 | $44,760 | $44,760 | $22 | 23,930 |
| $44,530 | $44,530 | $21 | 27,670 | |
| $44,240 | $44,240 | $21 | 53,830 | |
| $44,100 | $44,100 | $21 | 3,750 | |
| $43,750 | $43,750 | $21 | 3,430 | |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
District of Columbia leads in Security Guards salaries with $60,720 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Security Guards, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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