Security Guards in Florida
SOC 33-9032 ยท Protective Service
95,370Jobs in Florida
$37,610Mean annual wage
46th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,470 | $14.17 |
| 25th percentile | $32,340 | $15.55 |
| Median (50th) | $35,900 | $17.26 |
| 75th percentile | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 90th percentile | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| Mean | $37,610 | $18.08 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($60,720), Alaska ($54,140), Vermont ($50,770); the lowest are West Virginia ($31,320), Mississippi ($31,750), Alabama ($34,680). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Florida (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 95,370 | $37,610 | $35,900 |
| Alabama | 15,210 | $34,680 | $33,720 |
| Georgia | 36,210 | $37,890 | $34,980 |
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