Security Guards
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $28,500.00 | $37,070.00 | $44,630.00 |
| Virginia | $29,560.00 | $38,790.00 | $47,670.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $34,830.00 | $44,210.00 | $55,190.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $30,680.00 | $37,400.00 | $50,760.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $30,420.00 | $36,940.00 | $47,120.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $29,920.00 | $39,630.00 | $55,520.00 |
| Crater Area | $33,520.00 | $45,640.00 | $57,160.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $28,740.00 | $35,200.00 | $42,630.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $27,840.00 | $34,890.00 | $41,710.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $35,910.00 | $43,600.00 | $55,120.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $31,770.00 | $45,570.00 | $55,980.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $29,330.00 | $36,870.00 | $45,980.00 |
| South Central | $29,390.00 | $38,220.00 | $47,150.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $24,960.00 | $29,380.00 | $37,230.00 |
| West Piedmont | $28,940.00 | $35,540.00 | $42,150.00 |
| Western Virginia | $28,850.00 | $36,090.00 | $43,720.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
