Average salary, compensation, and wages for Security guards and gaming surveillance officers in the United States


Median annual earnings of security guards were $19,140 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $15,910 and $23,920. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13,740, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $31,540. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of security guards in 2002 were as follows:

Elementary and secondary schools $24,470
General medical and surgical hospitals 24,050
Local government 22,120
Traveler accommodation 21,390
Investigation and security services 17,910



Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators had median annual earnings of $23,110 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $19,620 and $28,420. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15,930, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,170.




More information on Security guards and gaming surveillance officers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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