Security Guards Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$29,180

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.03

per hour

Employment

10,160

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-23.3%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Mississippi pays 23.3% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,410

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

37%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$21,690

25th

$26,940

Median

$29,180

75th

$35,430

90th

$42,580

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