How much does a security make in Texas?
$78,470a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Texas. That is $37.73 an hour or $6,539 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.73
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 41,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,160Median: $78,470Highest 10%: $214,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| Median | $78,470 | $37.73 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.96 | |
| 90th | $214,200 | $102.99 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $86,740 |
| Austin, TX | $77,870 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,650 |
| Houston, TX | $77,550 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $72,100 |
| San Angelo, TX | $68,530 |
| Waco, TX | $66,490 |
| Longview, TX | $63,490 |
| Victoria, TX | $61,940 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,250 |
| Sherman, TX | $61,140 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60,610 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,600 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,410 |
| Killeen, TX | $60,380 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,280 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,190 |
| College Station, TX | $58,410 |
| McAllen, TX | $58,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,260 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,220 |
| Brownsville, TX | $49,540 |
| Laredo, TX | $48,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 11. California | $79,730 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $78,930 |
| 13. Missouri | $78,500 |
| 14. Texas | $78,470 |
| 15. Oregon | $76,710 |
| 16. Alaska | $76,360 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $76,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.73 ($78,470 a year).
Do securitys make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $78,470 against $78,660 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for security pay?
Texas ranks 14 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays securitys the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $86,740 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.