Security Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for security managers is $106,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $88,710 in Vermont to $139,990 in Washington. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $64,480
- 25th percentile
- $82,020
- Median
- $106,660
- 75th percentile
- $138,870
- Top 10%
- $176,120
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”). About 156,180 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $139,990 | +31% | $89,200 | $207,120 | 2,790 |
| 2 | New York | $131,350 | +23% | $80,160 | $215,730 | 9,580 |
| 3 | Delaware | $129,260 | +21% | $90,540 | $192,290 | 240 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $124,110 | +16% | $79,680 | $192,910 | 5,690 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $124,100 | +16% | $77,430 | $196,150 | 6,070 |
| 6 | Colorado | $122,510 | +15% | $79,030 | $195,360 | 2,150 |
| 7 | Alabama | $121,010 | +13% | $82,450 | $174,990 | 940 |
| 8 | California | $118,620 | +11% | $70,690 | $203,400 | 20,550 |
| 9 | Kansas | $117,270 | +10% | $77,180 | $177,780 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Virginia | $116,540 | +9% | $76,920 | $191,310 | 2,950 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $115,770 | +9% | $77,680 | $176,990 | 930 |
| 12 | Georgia | $114,360 | +7% | $73,240 | $191,200 | 2,670 |
| 13 | Alaska | $113,510 | +6% | $78,410 | $172,780 | 870 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $110,990 | +4% | $70,420 | $170,650 | 2,650 |
| 15 | Oregon | $110,710 | +4% | $71,840 | $171,130 | 1,830 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $109,720 | +3% | $74,220 | $168,500 | 3,000 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $108,750 | +2% | $66,810 | $174,010 | 760 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $108,130 | +1% | $62,680 | $171,950 | 4,810 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $108,110 | +1% | $67,330 | $187,750 | 390 |
| 20 | Illinois | $106,980 | 0% | $62,700 | $165,400 | 9,180 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $106,730 | 0% | $70,010 | $167,990 | 2,580 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $106,690 | 0% | $60,310 | $172,830 | 550 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $106,510 | 0% | $76,130 | $176,550 | 470 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $106,330 | 0% | $79,680 | $159,940 | 190 |
| 25 | Indiana | $104,560 | −2% | $58,860 | $180,440 | 4,110 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $103,940 | −3% | $68,610 | $169,950 | 1,750 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $103,620 | −3% | $73,650 | $158,720 | 2,010 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $102,150 | −4% | $64,480 | $159,830 | 1,430 |
| 29 | Nevada | $101,850 | −5% | $66,070 | $175,620 | 1,250 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $101,280 | −5% | $75,630 | $134,560 | 370 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $100,720 | −6% | $59,990 | $168,150 | 1,070 |
| 32 | Missouri | $100,380 | −6% | $60,140 | $160,410 | 1,920 |
| 33 | Arizona | $99,880 | −6% | $62,160 | $160,050 | 3,430 |
| 34 | Idaho | $99,870 | −6% | $66,560 | $172,330 | 610 |
| 35 | Texas | $99,430 | −7% | $56,960 | $173,460 | 13,140 |
| 36 | Utah | $99,320 | −7% | $63,620 | $147,440 | 1,770 |
| 37 | Iowa | $99,010 | −7% | $60,030 | $141,010 | 2,340 |
| 38 | Florida | $98,780 | −7% | $52,300 | $164,870 | 8,620 |
| 39 | Maine | $98,310 | −8% | $64,440 | $144,040 | 670 |
| 40 | Michigan | $98,150 | −8% | $60,550 | $159,160 | 4,920 |
| 41 | Ohio | $97,740 | −8% | $57,540 | $151,320 | 6,030 |
| 42 | Maryland | $97,700 | −8% | $62,620 | $168,900 | 5,210 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $97,120 | −9% | $62,370 | $163,170 | 1,160 |
| 44 | Montana | $96,100 | −10% | $59,700 | $142,060 | 340 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $95,290 | −11% | $62,140 | $151,190 | 6,870 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $95,050 | −11% | $53,050 | $154,320 | 610 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $93,640 | −12% | $51,030 | $156,590 | 930 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $92,040 | −14% | $62,120 | $144,050 | 270 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $90,390 | −15% | $53,860 | $166,370 | 1,040 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $89,810 | −16% | $53,750 | $168,000 | 880 |
| 51 | Vermont | $88,710 | −17% | $60,880 | $133,180 | 500 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Facilities Managers”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Security Managers salary questions
Which state pays security managers the most?
Washington, with a median of $139,990 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $106,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays security managers the least?
Vermont, with a median of $88,710 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most security managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 20,550, with a median of $118,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.