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Security Guards Salary in Wyoming
Security Guards in Wyoming earn a median $39,200 a year, 3% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WY
- $39,200 a year
- U.S. median
- $38,020 a year
- Employment
- 1,130
- Location quotient
- 0.49
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Wyoming
- Median (50%)
- $39,200 · $18.85 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $42,660 · $20.51 an hour (estimate error ±4.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $30,350 · $14.59 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $35,530 · $17.08 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $48,010 · $23.08 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $67,680 · $32.54 an hour
- Employment
- 1,130 (estimate error ±5.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.04
- Location quotient
- 0.49 (1.00 = national share)
Security Guards pay by metro area in Wyoming
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $43,370 | 250 |
| Casper, WY | $43,250 | 160 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $39,200 | 360 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | 360 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do security guards make in Wyoming?
- The median wage for security guards in Wyoming is $39,200 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,130 jobs in the state.
- Where in Wyoming do security guards earn the most?
- Cheyenne, WY has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $43,370 a year.