Security Guards Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #51 of 51 · WV
26.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,320 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,800
Employment 5,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,800P25 $20,800 Median $28,800P75 $35,990P90 $47,370
About 80% of security guardss in West Virginia earn between $20,800 and $47,370. 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 West Virginia is $31,320, about 26.3% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $34,800 | $35,990 | 700 |
| Morgantown, WV | $34,290 | $35,570 | 360 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $31,230 | $35,880 | 150 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $30,960 | $33,900 | 330 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $30,730 | $34,380 | 440 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $29,730 | $33,210 | 160 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $29,590 | $33,520 | 380 |
| Charleston, WV | $20,800 | $26,890 | 2,160 |