Security Guards Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #48 of 51 · LA
15% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,080 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $32,240
Employment 17,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,660P25 $29,430 Median $32,240P75 $38,310P90 $49,040
About 80% of security guardss in Louisiana earn between $23,660 and $49,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Louisiana is $36,080, about 15% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,500 | $39,690 | 2,810 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $34,440 | $36,470 | 530 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $34,260 | $40,080 | 400 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $32,240 | $36,440 | 6,650 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,880 | $31,430 | — |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,760 | $34,350 | 190 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $30,720 | $35,560 | 1,130 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,460 | $35,190 | 270 |