NE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 33-9032

Security Guards Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual Salary $38,940 +1% above national average (national: $38,370)
$43,260Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
4,440Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,940
$33,680
10th pct.
$61,310
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$33,680$16.19
25th percentile$36,330$17.47
50th percentile (median)$38,940$18.72
75th percentile$46,600$22.41
90th percentile (top earners)$61,310$29.48
Mean (average)$43,260$20.80

How Nebraska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Nebraska
Nebraska (current) $38,940
District of Columbia $63,130 +62%
Alaska $48,620 +25%
Washington $48,010 +23%
Colorado $46,080 +18%
Minnesota $46,020 +18%
Massachusetts $44,950 +15%
New Hampshire $44,510 +14%
California $43,930 +13%

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Related Occupations in Nebraska

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Photographers $39,020 290
Opticians, Dispensing $38,850 670
Food Batchmakers $38,810 1,610
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,150 270
Helpers--Production Workers $39,170 980
File Clerks $38,700 860

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Security Guards salary in Nebraska?

The mean security guards salary in Nebraska is $43,260 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,940 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level security guardss (10th percentile) in Nebraska typically earn around $33,680 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,330 per year.

What is the highest Security Guards salary in Nebraska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Nebraska make approximately $61,310 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,600 per year.

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

The median security guards salary in Nebraska is $38,940, which is +1% above national average of $38,370.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes