Security Guards Salary in Oklahoma
Ranked #39 of 51 · OK
6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,560 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,270
Employment 12,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,940P25 $30,980 Median $36,270P75 $44,670P90 $56,080
About 80% of security guardss in Oklahoma earn between $26,940 and $56,080. 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 Oklahoma is $39,560, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $38,870 | $38,020 | 1,640 |
| Tulsa, OK | $36,640 | $38,890 | 3,390 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,320 | $41,850 | 4,890 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $34,940 | $37,090 | 790 |
| Enid, OK | $33,280 | $39,100 | 60 |
| Lawton, OK | $33,280 | $35,660 | 410 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $32,990 | $35,760 | 270 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $30,740 | $35,820 | 490 |