Security Guards pay in Omaha

In Omaha (NE), the median pay for security guards is $20.37 an hour ($42,370 a year). About 3,170 people work in this job there.

$20.37Median hourly pay

$37,820–$47,400Middle half of workers, yearly

3,170People in this job in Omaha (NE)

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 6% higher than the Nebraska median ($39,840).

Pay range for security guards in Omaha (NE)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.18	$35,740
25% of workers	$18.18	$37,820
Half of workers (median)	$20.37	$42,370
75% of workers	$22.79	$47,400
90% of workers	$36.59	$76,110

Security Guards pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Omaha (this page)	$42,370	3,170
Grand Island	$38,850	90
Lincoln	$36,700	710

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (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 Omaha (NE)

Job	Median yearly pay
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$80,280
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$63,380

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.