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Illustrative private security work in Phoenix, Arizona: Woman checking delivery access at a shaded industrial gate

Arizona

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$18.41 / hour · State median pay

Illustrative private security work in Los Angeles, California: Asian woman guiding a visitor at modern business reception

California

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$20.79 / hour · State median pay

Illustrative private security work in Houston, Texas: Hispanic man checking a vehicle delivery at distribution site

Texas

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$17.30 / hour · State median pay

Illustrative private security work in Miami, Florida: Black woman officer walking a landscaped hotel courtyard

Florida

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$17.26 / hour · State median pay

Illustrative private security work in New York City, New York: Black concierge security issuing visitor pass at lobby desk

New York

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$21.27 / hour · State median pay

Illustrative private security work in Las Vegas, Nevada: Older male officer communicating by radio at convention venue

Nevada

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$17.94 / hour · State median pay

Median pay: BLS May 2025, Security Guards, via O*NET. Each state guide includes the source and wage breakdown.

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