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Security Guards (33-9032) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,720
Mean wage$18.73
Entry wage$15.13
10th percentile wage$14.53
50th percentile wage$17.70
90th percentile wage$23.31
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services2,28061.2%
Education and Health Services75020.2%
Leisure and Hospitality1203.3%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1203.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities40$21.76
Manufacturing30$21.19
Education and Health Services750$19.49
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities120$17.81
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes Police Officers (33-3050) and Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $17.70 $24.56 -$6.86
2022$16.93+4.5%$23.50+4.5%-$6.56
2021$15.61+8.5%$21.66+8.5%-$6.04
2020$14.79+5.5%$20.52+5.5%-$5.73
2019$14.26+3.7%$19.79+3.7%-$5.52
2018$13.68+4.3%$18.98+4.3%-$5.30
2017$13.20+3.6%$18.31+3.6%-$5.11
2016$12.78+3.3%$17.73+3.3%-$4.95
2015$12.41+3.0%$17.22+3.0%-$4.81
2014$12.15+2.2%$16.85+2.2%-$4.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.70 $25.78 -$8.08
2022$16.93+4.5%$24.92+3.4%-$7.98
2021$15.61+8.5%$23.58+5.7%-$7.97
2020$14.79+5.5%$22.77+3.5%-$7.98
2019$14.26+3.7%$22.13+2.9%-$7.86
2018$13.68+4.3%$21.48+3.0%-$7.80
2017$13.20+3.6%$20.87+2.9%-$7.66
2016$12.78+3.3%$20.38+2.4%-$7.60
2015$12.41+3.0%$19.86+2.6%-$7.45
2014$12.15+2.2%$19.44+2.2%-$7.29
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.04  3,440  
Eastern $17.91  1,010  
South Central $17.89  2,480  
North Central $17.70  3,720  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $17.70  3,720  
Southwest $18.04  3,440  
South Central $17.89  2,480  
Eastern $17.91  1,010  
Wages in other areas
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