How much does a security make in Mississippi?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Mississippi. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $93,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $53,800 | $25.87 | |
| 90th | $93,420 | $44.91 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $58,500 |
| Gulfport, MS | $52,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,810 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $39,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 45. West Virginia | $50,050 |
| 46. Alabama | $49,230 |
| 47. Louisiana | $48,040 |
| 48. Mississippi | $46,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do securitys make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $46,680 against $78,660 nationally, 41% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for security pay?
Mississippi ranks 48 of 48 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays securitys the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $58,500 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.