SOC 33-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers — South Georgia
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Georgia, GA is $51,420 a year, trailing the national median of $55,940 by 8.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Georgia, GA is $51,420 a year, trailing the national median of $55,940 by 8.1%. Half of workers earn between $35,730 and $62,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,750 and the ninetieth at $78,630.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 187th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,750 | −48.6% |
| 25th | $35,730 | −36.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,420 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $62,530 | +11.8% |
| 90th | $78,630 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $53,930 | −3.6% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $51,420 goes as far as $53,396 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,396US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,420 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,750 to $78,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $56,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in South Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $51,420, or $24.72 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 South Georgia, GA is 8.1% 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 South Georgia, GA earns more than $78,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,750 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 Savannah, at $56,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in South Georgia, GA. 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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