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Security Guards in Oklahoma earned a median of $36,270 a year ($17.44 an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $38,020; 12,210 were employed there, ranking #38 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 | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,270 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,560 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.44 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $26,940 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $30,980 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $44,670 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $56,080 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 12,210 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.148 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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