How much does a security guard make in Louisiana?
$32,240a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Louisiana. That is $15.50 an hour or $2,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,660Median: $32,240Highest 10%: $49,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| Median | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 75th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 90th | $49,040 | $23.58 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $32,240 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,720 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,090 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,740 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,430 |
| Houma, LA | $29,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 46. North Carolina | $35,010 |
| 47. Georgia | $34,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $33,720 |
| 49. Louisiana | $32,240 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,180 |
| 51. West Virginia | $28,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.50 ($32,240 a year).
Do security guards make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $32,240 against $38,020 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for security guard pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays security guards the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $36,500 a year.
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.