DOL Median (Texas)
$28,704
vs National
-3.6%
National: $29,775BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,964
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,704
-3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,775
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Security Guards in Texas earns $28,704 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% below the national average of $29,775. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,964 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TP9, LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| khawar & Sons Inc | $28,704 | 1 |
| Star Protection Agency LLC | $28,704 | 3 |
| Baytown Travel Center LLC | $23,483 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Security Guards
Columbus, OH · $120,000Miami, FL · $65,000Jamaica, NY · $65,000Boerne, TX · $60,000Redondo Beach, CA · $35,360Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a Security Guards make in Texas?
The median Security Guards salary in Texas is $28,704 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Security Guards?
A Security Guards in Texas earns 3.6% less than the national median of $29,775, or $30,964 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.