Security Guard Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median security guard in the Oklahoma City area earns $36,320 a year ($17.46 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Oklahoma median ($36,270). Half of the 4,890 security guards there earn between $32,810 and $45,280.
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,980 | $26,940 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $32,810 | $30,980 | $35,210 |
| Median | $36,320 | $36,270 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $45,280 | $44,670 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $61,840 | $56,080 | $58,840 |
| Average | $41,850 | $39,560 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 4,890 | 12,210 | 1,283,470 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- Boston, MA: $44,990
- New York, NY: $43,980
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- Police Officer: $75,270
- Correctional Officer: $49,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.