How much does a security guard make in Texas?
$35,980a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Texas. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 106,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,950Median: $35,980Highest 10%: $50,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,950 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $43,630 | $20.98 | |
| 90th | $50,740 | $24.39 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $38,420 |
| Austin, TX | $37,920 |
| Midland, TX | $37,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,680 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $35,520 |
| Houston, TX | $35,460 |
| Killeen, TX | $35,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,270 |
| Waco, TX | $35,270 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,220 |
| Beaumont, TX | $35,010 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $34,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,060 |
| College Station, TX | $34,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $33,870 |
| Sherman, TX | $33,860 |
| Brownsville, TX | $33,740 |
| San Angelo, TX | $33,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $32,950 |
| Longview, TX | $31,730 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $30,030 |
| El Paso, TX | $29,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $29,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
| 41. Florida | $35,900 |
| 42. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.30 ($35,980 a year).
Do security guards make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $35,980 against $38,020 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for security guard pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays security guards the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $38,420 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.