First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of security workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $59,900 ≈ $29/hr
National median salary $55,940
Total employment 81,480 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.7%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 7,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 71,900 → 73,800 (+1,900)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$83,880
- Alaska$75,810
- Vermont$73,170
- New Hampshire$71,360
- Washington$67,910
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$46,430
- West Virginia$48,290
- South Carolina$52,800
- Texas$52,950
- Florida$53,540
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,880 | $83,710 | $40 | +40% | 710 |
| 2 | Alaska | $75,810 | $73,500 | $36 | +26.6% | 260 |
| 3 | Vermont | $73,170 | $78,110 | $35 | +22.2% | 60 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $71,360 | $66,780 | $34 | +19.1% | 250 |
| 5 | Washington | $67,910 | $62,510 | $33 | +13.4% | 1,800 |
| 6 | Virginia | $67,420 | $60,790 | $32 | +12.6% | 2,120 |
| 7 | Maryland | $67,210 | $63,690 | $32 | +12.2% | 1,640 |
| 8 | New York | $66,150 | $59,890 | $32 | +10.4% | 7,050 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $65,850 | $62,330 | $32 | +9.9% | 580 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $65,520 | $61,590 | $32 | +9.4% | 2,200 |
| 11 | Oregon | $65,500 | $60,940 | $31 | +9.3% | 980 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $65,350 | $58,540 | $31 | +9.1% | 1,260 |
| 13 | Indiana | $65,330 | $61,520 | $31 | +9.1% | 1,620 |
| 14 | Delaware | $64,440 | $62,840 | $31 | +7.6% | 180 |
| 15 | Illinois | $63,770 | $59,540 | $31 | +6.5% | 2,370 |
| 16 | Missouri | $63,710 | $58,200 | $31 | +6.4% | 1,090 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $63,200 | $54,000 | $30 | +5.5% | 970 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $63,130 | $57,720 | $30 | +5.4% | 100 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $61,530 | $57,880 | $30 | +2.7% | 80 |
| 20 | Kansas | $61,450 | $57,960 | $30 | +2.6% | 480 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $61,450 | $50,830 | $30 | +2.6% | 1,850 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $61,370 | $55,990 | $30 | +2.5% | 700 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $61,260 | $57,890 | $29 | +2.3% | 1,810 |
| 24 | Arizona | $60,880 | $59,650 | $29 | +1.6% | 1,550 |
| 25 | Maine | $60,300 | $57,200 | $29 | +0.7% | 170 |
| 26 | California | $59,930 | $53,960 | $29 | +0.1% | 10,850 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $59,810 | $59,080 | $29 | -0.2% | 590 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $59,350 | $51,090 | $29 | -0.9% | 250 |
| 29 | Colorado | $59,220 | $54,680 | $28 | -1.1% | 1,520 |
| 30 | Utah | $59,040 | $56,290 | $28 | -1.4% | 380 |
| 31 | Nevada | $58,080 | $53,210 | $28 | -3% | 2,540 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $58,000 | $57,390 | $28 | -3.2% | 2,730 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $57,740 | $51,400 | $28 | -3.6% | 1,480 |
| 34 | Alabama | $57,730 | $47,440 | $28 | -3.6% | 850 |
| 35 | Montana | $57,620 | $46,370 | $28 | -3.8% | 210 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $57,440 | $55,270 | $28 | -4.1% | 880 |
| 37 | Ohio | $57,230 | $53,020 | $28 | -4.5% | 2,030 |
| 38 | Georgia | $56,550 | $49,400 | $27 | -5.6% | 2,540 |
| 39 | Michigan | $56,450 | $54,500 | $27 | -5.8% | 1,940 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $56,030 | $50,580 | $27 | -6.5% | 890 |
| 41 | Idaho | $55,320 | $49,300 | $27 | -7.6% | 230 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $55,150 | $45,700 | $27 | -7.9% | 370 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $54,940 | $51,740 | $26 | -8.3% | 90 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $54,720 | $47,510 | $26 | -8.6% | 3,160 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $54,280 | $50,260 | $26 | -9.4% | 810 |
| 46 | Iowa | $54,180 | $46,560 | $26 | -9.5% | 390 |
| 47 | Florida | $53,540 | $47,140 | $26 | -10.6% | 6,560 |
| 48 | Texas | $52,950 | $46,740 | $25 | -11.6% | 6,490 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $52,800 | $47,100 | $25 | -11.9% | 770 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $48,290 | $45,850 | $23 | -19.4% | 390 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $46,430 | $43,410 | $22 | -22.5% | 670 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 283 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $100,340 | $78,590 | 180 |
| 2 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $94,770 | $80,250 | 130 |
| 3 | South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $93,310 | $82,180 | 40 |
| 4 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $89,610 | $85,230 | 40 |
| 5 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $85,540 | $78,570 | 30 |
| 6 | West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $85,360 | $75,190 | — |
| 7 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $82,880 | $87,760 | 60 |
| 8 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $82,010 | $86,220 | 230 |
| 9 | Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $78,040 | $83,160 | 30 |
| 10 | Rochester, MN | $77,200 | $73,800 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of security workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $115,470 | $103,890 | 180 |
| 2 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $106,520 | $109,980 | 160 |
| 3 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $106,520 | $110,140 | 150 |
| 4 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $106,400 | $104,130 | 240 |
| 5 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $100,410 | $99,660 | 30 |
| 6 | Utilities | $100,350 | $104,960 | 630 |
| 7 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $100,350 | $104,610 | 580 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $100,350 | $104,960 | 630 |
| 9 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $100,050 | $104,280 | 620 |
| 10 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $98,790 | $100,970 | 40 |
| 11 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $97,400 | $96,880 | 550 |
| 12 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $97,180 | $97,690 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of security workers salary in the United States is $55,940 per year (mean $59,900), and about 80% earn between $37,300 and $92,260.
How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of security workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of security workers at $83,880 per year (median $83,710).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of security workers?
Employment is projected to change +2.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 7,000 openings per year.