 
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.
|