Security Guards pay in Oklahoma
$39,560avg. a year
$19.02 an hour · 12,210 employed
Security Guards in Oklahoma earn an average of $39,560 a year. That is $2,910 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470. The best-paying metro area is Oklahoma City, OK at $41,850.
$36,270Median pay
$19.02Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Oklahoma metro areas
Average pay for security guards by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
14,890 jobs
Oklahoma City, OK
$41,850
$20.12 an hour
260 jobs
Enid, OK
$39,100
$18.80 an hour
33,390 jobs
Tulsa, OK
$38,890
$18.70 an hour
4420 jobs
Fort Smith, AR-OK
$37,690
$18.12 an hour
5410 jobs
Lawton, OK
$35,660
$17.14 an hour
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Security Guards pay in Oklahoma, charted
Pay over time
Oklahoma, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Oklahoma security guards work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Oklahoma vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| Oklahoma | $39,560 | $19.02 |
| New Mexico | $46,300 | $22.26 |
| Colorado | $45,870 | $22.05 |
| Missouri | $45,100 | $21.68 |
| Kansas | $40,350 | $19.40 |
| Texas | $38,550 | $18.54 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63,120
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,380
- Firefighters$52,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,300
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,170
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$29,550
Average pay, Oklahoma, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security guards make in Oklahoma?
The average is $39,560 a year, and the median is $36,270. That is $2,910 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470.
What is the hourly wage in Oklahoma?
$19.02 an hour on average; the median is $17.44.
Where in Oklahoma do they earn the most?
Oklahoma City, OK ($41,850), followed by Enid, OK ($39,100). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Lawton, OK ($35,660).
How does Oklahoma rank?
Oklahoma ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-9032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national security guards page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.