Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for security guards and gambling surveillance officerss 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 $42,490 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $38,050
Total employment 1,292,990 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do security guards and gambling surveillance officers make in the U.S.?
The median security guards and gambling surveillance officers salary in the United States is $38,050 per year (mean $42,490), and about 80% earn between $30,220 and $58,890.
How much do security guards and gambling surveillance officers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.