How much does a security guard make in Oklahoma?
$36,270a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Oklahoma. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,940Median: $36,270Highest 10%: $56,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,940 | $12.95 | |
| 25th | $30,980 | $14.89 | |
| Median | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| 90th | $56,080 | $26.96 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $36,640 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,320 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $34,530 |
| Enid, OK | $33,280 |
| Lawton, OK | $33,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
| 41. Florida | $35,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $17.44 ($36,270 a year).
Do security guards make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $36,270 against $38,020 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for security guard pay?
Oklahoma ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays security guards the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $36,640 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.