Security Guards in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $35,520 | $38,370 | -7.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #46 of 54 states | ||
| Employment | 13,500 jobs | 1,241,770 jobs | 1.1% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,680 | $13.79 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,780 | $14.80 |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,340 | $18.91 |
| 90th Percentile | $48,730 | $23.43 |
