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Security Guards in Louisiana earned a median of $32,240 a year ($15.50 an hour) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $38,020; 17,210 were employed there, ranking #49 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 | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $32,240 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $36,080 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $15.50 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $23,660 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $29,430 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $38,310 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $49,040 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 17,210 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.892 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.08 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.