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How much does a security guard make in Oklahoma City?

$36,320a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.

Hourly
$17.46
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
221 of 389
Jobs in the area
4,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,980Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $61,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,980$12.97
25th$32,810$15.77
Median$36,320$17.46
75th$45,280$21.77
90th$61,840$29.73

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Tulsa, OK$36,640
Fort Smith, AR$34,530
Enid, OK$33,280
Lawton, OK$33,280
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Related jobs in Oklahoma City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,270
Firefighter$61,460
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$60,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,360
Animal Control Worker$43,080
Bailiff$42,000
Salaries for every job in Oklahoma City, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Oklahoma City?

The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).

Do security guards make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?

No: $36,320 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.

How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $36,270, so Oklahoma City pays 0% more.

Where does Oklahoma City rank for security guard pay?

221 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Oklahoma City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,840 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.