Security Guards Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
25.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,750 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,180
Employment 10,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,690P25 $26,940 Median $29,180P75 $35,430P90 $42,580
About 80% of security guardss in Mississippi earn between $21,690 and $42,580. 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 Mississippi is $31,750, about 25.2% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $31,130 | $38,160 | 710 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $30,980 | $31,840 | 1,810 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,760 | $32,610 | 250 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,690 | $32,750 | 780 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $28,950 | $28,450 | 1,300 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $28,440 | $31,040 | 620 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,950 | $31,610 | 3,340 |