Security Guards Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$32,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.50

per hour

Employment

17,210

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-15.2%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Louisiana pays 15.2% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,782

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

39%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$23,660

25th

$29,430

Median

$32,240

75th

$38,310

90th

$49,040

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).