Security Guards Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$36,000

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.31

per hour

Employment

27,690

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-5.3%

National: $38,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,020, Tennessee pays 5.3% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$29,310

25th

$30,850

Median

$36,000

75th

$40,620

90th

$51,680

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