Security Guards Salary in Mississippi
Security Guards in Mississippi earn a median of $29,180 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,690; the top 10% earn over $42,580. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Mississippi
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,720 median in Mississippi
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,140 median in Mississippi
- Bailiffs$38,200 median in Mississippi
- Animal Control Workers$34,890 median in Mississippi
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$34,510 median in Mississippi
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45,660 median in Mississippi
Security Guards pay in Mississippi
How much do security guards make in Mississippi?
The median is $29,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,690 and the top 10% earn over $42,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.