How much does a security guard make in Mississippi?
$29,180a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Mississippi. That is $14.03 an hour or $2,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.03
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,690Median: $29,180Highest 10%: $42,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,690 | $10.43 | |
| 25th | $26,940 | $12.95 | |
| Median | $29,180 | $14.03 | |
| 75th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 90th | $42,580 | $20.47 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $30,980 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.03 ($29,180 a year).
Do security guards make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $29,180 against $38,020 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for security guard pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays security guards the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $35,100 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.