Security Guards pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for security guards is $14.03 an hour ($29,180 a year). About 10,160 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.43 | $21,690 |
| 25% of workers | $12.95 | $26,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.03 | $29,180 |
| 75% of workers | $17.04 | $35,430 |
| 90% of workers | $20.47 | $42,580 |
Security Guards pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $30,980 | 1,810 |
| Hattiesburg | $30,760 | 250 |
| Jackson | $27,950 | 3,340 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $46,140 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $38,720 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $34,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $43,410 |
| School Bus Monitors | $23,500 |
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