Best Paying Industries for Security Guards
$38,370
National Median Salary
269
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $94,160 | +145.4% | 70 |
| 2 | Motion Picture and Video Exhibition | $91,510 | +138.5% | 380 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $82,690 | +115.5% | 480 |
| 4 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $82,680 | +115.5% | — |
| 5 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $79,530 | +107.3% | 310 |
| 6 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $76,750 | +100.0% | — |
| 7 | Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $72,400 | +88.7% | 50 |
| 8 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $71,720 | +86.9% | 110 |
| 9 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $70,750 | +84.4% | 970 |
| 10 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $68,820 | +79.4% | 4,850 |
See All 269 Industries
Upgrade to Pro for the complete industry-by-industry salary breakdown
Upgrade to Pro - $79/year