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Security Guards in Hawaii earned a median of $42,820 a year ($20.59 an hour) in May 2025, 13% above the national median of $38,020; 10,160 were employed there, ranking #14 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $42,820 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $43,470 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.59 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $35,140 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $46,160 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $58,840 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 10,160 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 16.194 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.96 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.