Security Guards pay range in Lawton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,340 or more. The middle half of security guards in Lawton earn between $29,820 and $39,300.
- $24K10th
- $30K25th
- $33KMedian
- $39K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,660 | $2,972 | $17.14 |
| Median | $33,280 | $2,773 | $16.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,820 | $2,485 | $14.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,300 | $3,275 | $18.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Lawton vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Security guards in Lawton earn 10% less than the Oklahoma average ($39,560) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $35,660 | $33,280 | $23,540 | $48,340 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $39,560 | $36,270 | $26,940 | $56,080 | 12,210 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Lawton
On the average salary of $35,660, a single filer in Lawton takes home about $29,774 a year, or $2,481 a month and $1,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawton a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawton area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $35,660 buys what about $41,494 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawton ($42,090). A typical home costs $154,345, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Oklahoma cities
Lawton ranks 4th of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Oklahoma City pays the most ($41,850).
- Oklahoma City$41,850
- Enid$39,100
- Tulsa$38,890
- Lawton$35,660
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Lawton: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Lawton?
$17.14 an hour on average, and $16.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Lawton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Lawton?
About $29,774 a year ($2,481 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,660.
Do security guards earn more in Lawton than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
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; area Lawton, OK (30020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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