How much does a security guard make in Wisconsin?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Wisconsin. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $54,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 90th | $54,680 | $26.29 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Racine, WI | $45,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,870 |
| Green Bay, WI | $40,130 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $40,010 |
| Madison, WI | $38,020 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $37,870 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,330 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,210 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $36,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $35,380 |
| Kenosha, WI | $35,120 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 25. Idaho | $38,300 |
| 26. Arizona | $38,290 |
| 27. Maryland | $38,220 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $37,440 |
| 29. Nevada | $37,310 |
| 30. South Dakota | $37,150 |
| 31. Iowa | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do security guards make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $37,440 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for security guard pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays security guards the most?
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, with a median of $45,270 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.