SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,270, median pay for Security Guards in San Antonio, TX tracks the national median of $38,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,270, median pay for Security Guards in San Antonio, TX tracks the national median of $38,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,080 to $39,000.
The area has 11,420 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $38,420. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 556th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,760 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $29,080 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,270 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $39,000 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $45,370 | +19.3% |
| Mean | $36,620 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $35,270 goes as far as $36,323 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
$35,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,323US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,270 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,760 to $45,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $38,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $35,270, or $16.96 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 San Antonio, TX is 7.2% 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 San Antonio, TX earns more than $45,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,760 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 Odessa, at $38,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,420 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, 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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