SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,510, median pay for Security Guards in Bloomington, IN tracks the national median of $38,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,510, median pay for Security Guards in Bloomington, IN tracks the national median of $38,020 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,560 and $36,490. The lowest tenth earn under $29,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $53,630.
Employment stands at 600, or 8.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Kokomo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 243rd of 275 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,110 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $33,560 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $35,510 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $36,490 | −4.0% |
| 90th | $53,630 | +41.1% |
| Mean | $38,470 | +1.2% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $44,080 | 110 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $38,370 | 120 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $36,510 | 590 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $36,490 | 9,910 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $36,230 | 570 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $36,090 | 900 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $35,140 | 1,240 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $34,630 | 250 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $34,010 | 590 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $33,550 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,510 goes as far as $38,060 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,060US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,510 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,110 to $53,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $44,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $35,510, or $17.07 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 $38,020, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 6.6% 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 Bloomington, IN earns more than $53,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,110 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 Kokomo, at $44,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. 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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