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Security Guards Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $31,660 -17% below national average (national: $38,370)
$35,530Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
15,780Employed in State

Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states and D.C. for security guards pay, trailing top-paying District of Columbia ($63,130) by $31,470 — a 99% gap.

Louisiana employs roughly 1.3% of all security guards in the country (15,780 workers).

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$31,660
$22,280
10th pct.
$49,430
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,280$10.71
25th percentile$28,900$13.89
50th percentile (median)$31,660$15.22
75th percentile$39,460$18.97
90th percentile (top earners)$49,430$23.77
Mean (average)$35,530$17.08

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $31,660 n/a
District of Columbia $63,130 +99%
Alaska $48,620 +54%
Washington $48,010 +52%
Colorado $46,080 +46%
Minnesota $46,020 +45%
Massachusetts $44,950 +42%
New Hampshire $44,510 +41%
California $43,930 +39%

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Related Occupations in Louisiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $31,510 1,330
Gambling Dealers $31,830 2,730
Bus Drivers, School $32,030 6,240
Counter and Rental Clerks $31,050 3,900
Residential Advisors $30,850 240
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,820 480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Security Guards salary in Louisiana?

The mean security guards salary in Louisiana is $35,530 per year. The median (middle) salary is $31,660 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Security Guards in Louisiana?

Entry-level security guardss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $22,280 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,900 per year.

What is the highest Security Guards salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $49,430 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $39,460 per year.

How does the Louisiana Security Guards salary compare to the national average?

The median security guards salary in Louisiana is $31,660, which is -17% below national average of $38,370.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.