Security Guards salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
Security Guards in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $32,950 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,270 jobs (May 2025). It ranks #379 of 430 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Security Guards salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $32,950 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,270 jobs pay between $29,110 and $36,050. The 10th percentile is $28,450 and the 90th is $47,750.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.