Security Guards Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$35,520
National Median
$38,370
Employment
13,500
Entry Level (10th)
$28,680
Top Earners (90th)
$48,730
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $2,850 less than the national median for security guardss.
There are 6.77 security guards jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 0.84).
Other States for Security Guards
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63,130 | 16,160 |
| Alaska | $48,620 | 2,050 |
| Washington | $48,010 | 24,820 |
| Colorado | $46,080 | 16,830 |
| Minnesota | $46,020 | 14,030 |
| Massachusetts | $44,950 | 24,100 |
| New Hampshire | $44,510 | 2,630 |
| California | $43,930 | 185,510 |
| Oregon | $43,680 | 11,550 |
| Virginia | $43,440 | 33,440 |
| Vermont | $42,800 | 830 |
| New York | $42,680 | 132,140 |
| Utah | $42,440 | 7,000 |
| Hawaii | $41,770 | 9,790 |
| Maine | $41,400 | 1,760 |
| Missouri | $40,680 | 19,180 |
| Idaho | $40,610 | 2,710 |
| Connecticut | $39,990 | 12,040 |
| North Dakota | $39,970 | 1,230 |
| Wisconsin | $39,110 | 11,670 |