SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — Dothan
Dothan, AL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Security Guards in Dothan, AL is $30,720 per year, 19.2% below the national median of $38,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Security Guards in Dothan, AL is $30,720 per year, 19.2% below the national median of $38,020. Half of workers earn between $23,510 and $34,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,510 and the ninetieth at $63,680.
Employment stands at 650, or 10.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $38,500. Of the 248 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 205th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,510 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $23,510 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,720 | −19.2% |
| 75th | $34,830 | −8.4% |
| 90th | $63,680 | +67.5% |
| Mean | $35,120 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $38,500 | 450 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $36,210 | 1,600 | |
| 3 | Auburn | $34,840 | 320 | |
| 4 | Birmingham | $33,820 | 5,660 | |
| 5 | Mobile | $33,630 | 1,170 | |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa | $31,590 | 530 | |
| 7 | Daphne | $31,240 | 750 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $31,000 | 1,520 | |
| 9 | Anniston | $30,760 | 290 | |
| 10 | Gadsden | $30,040 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dothan run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $30,720 goes as far as $34,595 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,595US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,720 a year, 19.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,510 to $63,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $38,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in Dothan, AL?
The median annual wage is $30,720, or $14.77 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 Dothan, AL is 19.2% 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 Dothan, AL earns more than $63,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,510 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 Decatur, at $38,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in Dothan, AL. 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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