Security Guards Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #29 of 51 · WI
2.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,390 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,440
Employment 12,030
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,410P25 $35,030 Median $37,440P75 $46,210P90 $54,680
About 80% of security guardss in Wisconsin earn between $30,410 and $54,680. 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 Wisconsin is $41,390, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,270 | $43,530 | 260 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $40,870 | $41,570 | 170 |
| Green Bay, WI | $40,130 | $42,360 | 640 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $40,010 | $41,320 | 70 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $39,670 | $42,030 | 420 |
| Madison, WI | $38,020 | $42,680 | 1,260 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,870 | $42,380 | 5,210 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $36,670 | $39,980 | 200 |