Security Guards Salary in Oklahoma

Security guards in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $41,850 a year) and the least in Lawton ($35,660), across the 4 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $39,560 and the median at $36,270 for 12,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$41,850
Enid$39,100
Tulsa$38,890
Lawton$35,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$41,850	$36,320	$32,810	$34,469	90
Enid	$39,100	$33,280	$29,180	$32,383	84
Tulsa	$38,890	$36,640	$30,820	$32,224	89
Lawton	$35,660	$33,280	$29,820	$29,774	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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