How much does a security guard make in Tulsa?
$36,640a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,410Median: $36,640Highest 10%: $51,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,410 | $12.70 | |
| 25th | $30,820 | $14.82 | |
| Median | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| 90th | $51,470 | $24.75 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,320 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $34,530 |
| Enid, OK | $33,280 |
| Lawton, OK | $33,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $17.62 ($36,640 a year).
Do security guards make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $36,640 against $38,020 nationally, 4% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $36,270, so Tulsa pays 1% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for security guard pay?
207 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,470 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.