SOC 33-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Beaumont, TX the median wage is $49,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Beaumont, TX the median wage is $49,890. That is 10.8% lower than the national median of $55,940. Pay ranges from under $33,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,410 to $61,830.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Killeen records the highest median at $60,110. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 213th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $43,410 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,890 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $61,830 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $76,300 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $54,510 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killeen | $60,110 | 30 | |
| 2 | Austin | $50,850 | 550 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $47,920 | 70 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $46,910 | 2,160 | |
| 5 | Houston | $46,490 | 1,710 | |
| 6 | Amarillo | $45,830 | 50 | |
| 7 | Lubbock | $45,480 | 70 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $44,540 | 710 | |
| 9 | Longview | $43,140 | 40 | |
| 10 | McAllen | $38,720 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,890 goes as far as $51,380 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,380US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,890 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,870 to $76,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Killeen, at $60,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $49,890, or $23.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,940, so pay in Beaumont, TX is 10.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Beaumont, TX earns more than $76,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Killeen, at $60,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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