Security Guards pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,470 or more. The middle half of security guards in Tulsa earn between $30,820 and $44,970.
- $26K10th
- $31K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,890 | $3,241 | $18.70 |
| Median | $36,640 | $3,053 | $17.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,820 | $2,568 | $14.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,970 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Security guards in Tulsa earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($39,560) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $38,890 | $36,640 | $26,410 | $51,470 | 3,390 |
| 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 Tulsa
On the average salary of $38,890, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $32,224 a year, or $2,685 a month and $1,239 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 Tulsa a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $38,890 buys what about $43,592 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 3rd 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 Tulsa: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Tulsa?
$18.70 an hour on average, and $17.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $32,224 a year ($2,685 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,890.
Do security guards earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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