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Security Guards in Mississippi earned a median of $29,180 a year ($14.03 an hour) in May 2025, 23% below the national median of $38,020; 10,160 were employed there, ranking #51 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 | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $29,180 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $31,750 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.03 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $21,690 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $26,940 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $35,430 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $42,580 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 10,160 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.737 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.06 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.