How much does a security guard make in Hattiesburg?
$30,760a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area. That is $14.79 an hour or $2,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.79
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 362 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,860Median: $30,760Highest 10%: $41,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,860 | $11.47 | |
| 25th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| Median | $30,760 | $14.79 | |
| 75th | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| 90th | $41,670 | $20.03 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $30,980 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Hattiesburg, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Hattiesburg?
The median hourly pay in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area is $14.79 ($30,760 a year).
Do security guards make more in Hattiesburg than the national average?
No: $30,760 against $38,020 nationally, 19% less.
How does Hattiesburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $29,180, so Hattiesburg pays 5% more.
Where does Hattiesburg rank for security guard pay?
362 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,670 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.