Security Guards Salary in Oklahoma
Security Guards in Oklahoma earn a median of $36,270 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,210
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,940; the top 10% earn over $56,080. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Oklahoma
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,690 median in Oklahoma
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- Bailiffs$42,000 median in Oklahoma
- Animal Control Workers$37,450 median in Oklahoma
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39,890 median in Oklahoma
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28,610 median in Oklahoma
Security Guards pay in Oklahoma
How much do security guards make in Oklahoma?
The median is $36,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,940 and the top 10% earn over $56,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.